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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,081.65, 12,122.47 and 2,238.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,081.65, 12,122.47 and 2,238.26 is: 3,357.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,081.65 : 12,122.47 = 2,238.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,081.65/12,122.47 = 2,238.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,081.65x = 12,122.47 × 2,238.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,081.65x = 27,133,219.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,133,219.13/8,081.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,357.39

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