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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,060.92, 12,091.68 and 2,218

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,060.92, 12,091.68 and 2,218 is: 3,327.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,060.92 : 12,091.68 = 2,218 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,060.92/12,091.68 = 2,218/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,060.92x = 12,091.68 × 2,218
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,060.92x = 26,819,346.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,819,346.24/8,060.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,327.08

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