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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,075.70, 12,113.55 and 2,232.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,075.70, 12,113.55 and 2,232.31 is: 3,348.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,075.70 : 12,113.55 = 2,232.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,075.70/12,113.55 = 2,232.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,075.70x = 12,113.55 × 2,232.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,075.70x = 27,041,198.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,041,198.80/8,075.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,348.47

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