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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,227.63, 12,341.44 and 2,071.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,227.63, 12,341.44 and 2,071.63 is: 3,107.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,227.63 : 12,341.44 = 2,071.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,227.63/12,341.44 = 2,071.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,227.63x = 12,341.44 × 2,071.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,227.63x = 25,566,897.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,566,897.35/8,227.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,107.44

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