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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,074.94, 12,112.70 and 2,232

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,074.94, 12,112.70 and 2,232 is: 3,348.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,074.94 : 12,112.70 = 2,232 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,074.94/12,112.70 = 2,232/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,074.94x = 12,112.70 × 2,232
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,074.94x = 27,035,535.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,035,535.24/8,074.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,348.08

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