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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,077.12, 12,113.52 and 2,233.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,077.12, 12,113.52 and 2,233.24 is: 3,349.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,077.12 : 12,113.52 = 2,233.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,077.12/12,113.52 = 2,233.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,077.12x = 12,113.52 × 2,233.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,077.12x = 27,052,397.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,052,397.40/8,077.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,349.26

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