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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,227.48, 12,340.74 and 2,071

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,227.48, 12,340.74 and 2,071 is: 3,106.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,227.48 : 12,340.74 = 2,071 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,227.48/12,340.74 = 2,071/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,227.48x = 12,340.74 × 2,071
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,227.48x = 25,557,672.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,557,672.54/8,227.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,106.38

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