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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,075.02, 12,112.54 and 2,233.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,075.02, 12,112.54 and 2,233.30 is: 3,349.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,075.02 : 12,112.54 = 2,233.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,075.02/12,112.54 = 2,233.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,075.02x = 12,112.54 × 2,233.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,075.02x = 27,050,935.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,050,935.58/8,075.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,349.95

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