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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,076.98, 12,117.29 and 2,812.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,076.98, 12,117.29 and 2,812.23 is: 4,218.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,076.98 : 12,117.29 = 2,812.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,076.98/12,117.29 = 2,812.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,076.98x = 12,117.29 × 2,812.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,076.98x = 34,076,592.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,076,592.40/8,076.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,218.98

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