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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,076, 12,112.60 and 2,231.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,076, 12,112.60 and 2,231.04 is: 3,346.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,076 : 12,112.60 = 2,231.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,076/12,112.60 = 2,231.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,076x = 12,112.60 × 2,231.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,076x = 27,023,695.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,023,695.10/8,076
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,346.17

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