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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,085.57, 12,128.36 and 2,242.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,085.57, 12,128.36 and 2,242.23 is: 3,363.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,085.57 : 12,128.36 = 2,242.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,085.57/12,128.36 = 2,242.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,085.57x = 12,128.36 × 2,242.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,085.57x = 27,194,572.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,194,572.64/8,085.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,363.35

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