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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,081.50, 12,122.22 and 2,238.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,081.50, 12,122.22 and 2,238.10 is: 3,357.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,081.50 : 12,122.22 = 2,238.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,081.50/12,122.22 = 2,238.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,081.50x = 12,122.22 × 2,238.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,081.50x = 27,130,740.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,130,740.58/8,081.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,357.14

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