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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,061.04, 12,091.52 and 2,218.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,061.04, 12,091.52 and 2,218.48 is: 3,327.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,061.04 : 12,091.52 = 2,218.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,061.04/12,091.52 = 2,218.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,061.04x = 12,091.52 × 2,218.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,061.04x = 26,824,795.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,824,795.29/8,061.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,327.71

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