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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,076.49, 12,113.80 and 2,233.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,076.49, 12,113.80 and 2,233.55 is: 3,350.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,076.49 : 12,113.80 = 2,233.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,076.49/12,113.80 = 2,233.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,076.49x = 12,113.80 × 2,233.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,076.49x = 27,056,766.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,056,766.82/8,076.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,350.07

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