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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,074.25, 12,109.98 and 2,229.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,074.25, 12,109.98 and 2,229.29 is: 3,343.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,074.25 : 12,109.98 = 2,229.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,074.25/12,109.98 = 2,229.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,074.25x = 12,109.98 × 2,229.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,074.25x = 26,996,646.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,996,646.17/8,074.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,343.55

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