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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,075.70, 12,113.55 and 2,231.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,075.70, 12,113.55 and 2,231.82 is: 3,347.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,075.70 : 12,113.55 = 2,231.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,075.70/12,113.55 = 2,231.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,075.70x = 12,113.55 × 2,231.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,075.70x = 27,035,263.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,035,263.16/8,075.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,347.73

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