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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,075.93, 12,114.13 and 2,232.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,075.93, 12,114.13 and 2,232.54 is: 3,348.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,075.93 : 12,114.13 = 2,232.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,075.93/12,114.13 = 2,232.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,075.93x = 12,114.13 × 2,232.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,075.93x = 27,045,331.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,045,331.07/8,075.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,348.88

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