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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,079.50, 12,119.23 and 2,236.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,079.50, 12,119.23 and 2,236.09 is: 3,354.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,079.50 : 12,119.23 = 2,236.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,079.50/12,119.23 = 2,236.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,079.50x = 12,119.23 × 2,236.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,079.50x = 27,099,689.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,099,689.01/8,079.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,354.13

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