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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,224.88, 12,337.31 and 2,068.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,224.88, 12,337.31 and 2,068.88 is: 3,103.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,224.88 : 12,337.31 = 2,068.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,224.88/12,337.31 = 2,068.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,224.88x = 12,337.31 × 2,068.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,224.88x = 25,524,357.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,524,357.40/8,224.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,103.31

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