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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,061.08, 12,092.43 and 2,217.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,061.08, 12,092.43 and 2,217.74 is: 3,326.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,061.08 : 12,092.43 = 2,217.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,061.08/12,092.43 = 2,217.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,061.08x = 12,092.43 × 2,217.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,061.08x = 26,817,865.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,817,865.71/8,061.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,326.83

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