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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,081.02, 12,121.60 and 2,238.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,081.02, 12,121.60 and 2,238.09 is: 3,357.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,081.02 : 12,121.60 = 2,238.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,081.02/12,121.60 = 2,238.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,081.02x = 12,121.60 × 2,238.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,081.02x = 27,129,231.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,129,231.74/8,081.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,357.15

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