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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,075.52, 12,111.94 and 2,230.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,075.52, 12,111.94 and 2,230.80 is: 3,345.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,075.52 : 12,111.94 = 2,230.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,075.52/12,111.94 = 2,230.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,075.52x = 12,111.94 × 2,230.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,075.52x = 27,019,315.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,019,315.75/8,075.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,345.83

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