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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,077.23, 12,115.85 and 2,233.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,077.23, 12,115.85 and 2,233.84 is: 3,350.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,077.23 : 12,115.85 = 2,233.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,077.23/12,115.85 = 2,233.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,077.23x = 12,115.85 × 2,233.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,077.23x = 27,064,870.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,064,870.36/8,077.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,350.76

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