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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,075.94, 12,114.20 and 2,233

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,075.94, 12,114.20 and 2,233 is: 3,349.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,075.94 : 12,114.20 = 2,233 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,075.94/12,114.20 = 2,233/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,075.94x = 12,114.20 × 2,233
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,075.94x = 27,051,008.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,051,008.60/8,075.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,349.58

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