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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,081.93, 12,123.74 and 2,238.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,081.93, 12,123.74 and 2,238.54 is: 3,358.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,081.93 : 12,123.74 = 2,238.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,081.93/12,123.74 = 2,238.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,081.93x = 12,123.74 × 2,238.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,081.93x = 27,139,505.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,139,505.27/8,081.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,358.05

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