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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,081.91, 12,122.89 and 2,238.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,081.91, 12,122.89 and 2,238.54 is: 3,357.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,081.91 : 12,122.89 = 2,238.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,081.91/12,122.89 = 2,238.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,081.91x = 12,122.89 × 2,238.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,081.91x = 27,137,568.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,137,568.58/8,081.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,357.81

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