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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,224.22, 12,336.34 and 2,068.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,224.22, 12,336.34 and 2,068.22 is: 3,102.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,224.22 : 12,336.34 = 2,068.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,224.22/12,336.34 = 2,068.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,224.22x = 12,336.34 × 2,068.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,224.22x = 25,514,265.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,514,265.11/8,224.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,102.33

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