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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,076.23, 12,114.35 and 2,232.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,076.23, 12,114.35 and 2,232.84 is: 3,349.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,076.23 : 12,114.35 = 2,232.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,076.23/12,114.35 = 2,232.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,076.23x = 12,114.35 × 2,232.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,076.23x = 27,049,405.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,049,405.25/8,076.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,349.26

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