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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,075.26, 12,111.51 and 2,231.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,075.26, 12,111.51 and 2,231.88 is: 3,347.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,075.26 : 12,111.51 = 2,231.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,075.26/12,111.51 = 2,231.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,075.26x = 12,111.51 × 2,231.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,075.26x = 27,031,468.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,031,468.02/8,075.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,347.44

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