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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,080.86, 12,121.20 and 2,237.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,080.86, 12,121.20 and 2,237.25 is: 3,355.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,080.86 : 12,121.20 = 2,237.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,080.86/12,121.20 = 2,237.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,080.86x = 12,121.20 × 2,237.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,080.86x = 27,118,154.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,118,154.70/8,080.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,355.85

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