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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,080.38, 12,118.95 and 2,236.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,080.38, 12,118.95 and 2,236.86 is: 3,354.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,080.38 : 12,118.95 = 2,236.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,080.38/12,118.95 = 2,236.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,080.38x = 12,118.95 × 2,236.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,080.38x = 27,108,394.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,108,394.50/8,080.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,354.84

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