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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,076.35, 12,114.50 and 2,232.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,076.35, 12,114.50 and 2,232.95 is: 3,349.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,076.35 : 12,114.50 = 2,232.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,076.35/12,114.50 = 2,232.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,076.35x = 12,114.50 × 2,232.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,076.35x = 27,051,001.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,051,001.04/8,076.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,349.41

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