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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,076.34, 12,114.57 and 2,233

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,076.34, 12,114.57 and 2,233 is: 3,349.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,076.34 : 12,114.57 = 2,233 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,076.34/12,114.57 = 2,233/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,076.34x = 12,114.57 × 2,233
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,076.34x = 27,051,834.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,051,834.81/8,076.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,349.52

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