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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,061.40, 12,091.18 and 2,217.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,061.40, 12,091.18 and 2,217.25 is: 3,325.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,061.40 : 12,091.18 = 2,217.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,061.40/12,091.18 = 2,217.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,061.40x = 12,091.18 × 2,217.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,061.40x = 26,809,168.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,809,168.86/8,061.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,325.62

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