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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,075.88, 12,113.80 and 2,232.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,075.88, 12,113.80 and 2,232.47 is: 3,348.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,075.88 : 12,113.80 = 2,232.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,075.88/12,113.80 = 2,232.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,075.88x = 12,113.80 × 2,232.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,075.88x = 27,043,719.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,043,719.79/8,075.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,348.70

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