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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,080.80, 12,121.22 and 2,237.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,080.80, 12,121.22 and 2,237.41 is: 3,356.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,080.80 : 12,121.22 = 2,237.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,080.80/12,121.22 = 2,237.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,080.80x = 12,121.22 × 2,237.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,080.80x = 27,120,138.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,120,138.84/8,080.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,356.12

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