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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,082.07, 12,121.73 and 2,237.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,082.07, 12,121.73 and 2,237.31 is: 3,355.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,082.07 : 12,121.73 = 2,237.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,082.07/12,121.73 = 2,237.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,082.07x = 12,121.73 × 2,237.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,082.07x = 27,120,067.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,120,067.75/8,082.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,355.58

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