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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,078.64, 12,118.12 and 2,235.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,078.64, 12,118.12 and 2,235.44 is: 3,353.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,078.64 : 12,118.12 = 2,235.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,078.64/12,118.12 = 2,235.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,078.64x = 12,118.12 × 2,235.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,078.64x = 27,089,330.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,089,330.17/8,078.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,353.20

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