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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,081.82, 12,124.56 and 2,238.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,081.82, 12,124.56 and 2,238.90 is: 3,358.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,081.82 : 12,124.56 = 2,238.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,081.82/12,124.56 = 2,238.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,081.82x = 12,124.56 × 2,238.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,081.82x = 27,145,677.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,145,677.38/8,081.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,358.86

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