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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,080.96, 12,121.72 and 2,238

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,080.96, 12,121.72 and 2,238 is: 3,357.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,080.96 : 12,121.72 = 2,238 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,080.96/12,121.72 = 2,238/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,080.96x = 12,121.72 × 2,238
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,080.96x = 27,128,409.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,128,409.36/8,080.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,357.08

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