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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,081.66, 12,123.18 and 2,238.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,081.66, 12,123.18 and 2,238.26 is: 3,357.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,081.66 : 12,123.18 = 2,238.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,081.66/12,123.18 = 2,238.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,081.66x = 12,123.18 × 2,238.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,081.66x = 27,134,768.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,134,768.25/8,081.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,357.57

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