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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,074.14, 12,111.81 and 2,230.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,074.14, 12,111.81 and 2,230.70 is: 3,346.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,074.14 : 12,111.81 = 2,230.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,074.14/12,111.81 = 2,230.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,074.14x = 12,111.81 × 2,230.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,074.14x = 27,017,754.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,017,754.01/8,074.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,346.21

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