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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,060.64, 12,091.02 and 2,217.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,060.64, 12,091.02 and 2,217.57 is: 3,326.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,060.64 : 12,091.02 = 2,217.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,060.64/12,091.02 = 2,217.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,060.64x = 12,091.02 × 2,217.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,060.64x = 26,812,683.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,812,683.22/8,060.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,326.37

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