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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,082.07, 12,123.11 and 2,238.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,082.07, 12,123.11 and 2,238.73 is: 3,358.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,082.07 : 12,123.11 = 2,238.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,082.07/12,123.11 = 2,238.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,082.07x = 12,123.11 × 2,238.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,082.07x = 27,140,370.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,140,370.05/8,082.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,358.10

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