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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,061.14, 12,091.77 and 2,218.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,061.14, 12,091.77 and 2,218.07 is: 3,327.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,061.14 : 12,091.77 = 2,218.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,061.14/12,091.77 = 2,218.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,061.14x = 12,091.77 × 2,218.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,061.14x = 26,820,331.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,820,331.83/8,061.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,327.12

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