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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,074.44, 12,110.97 and 2,230.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,074.44, 12,110.97 and 2,230.50 is: 3,345.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,074.44 : 12,110.97 = 2,230.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,074.44/12,110.97 = 2,230.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,074.44x = 12,110.97 × 2,230.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,074.44x = 27,013,518.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,013,518.59/8,074.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,345.56

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