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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,061.48, 12,092.64 and 2,217.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,061.48, 12,092.64 and 2,217.96 is: 3,327.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,061.48 : 12,092.64 = 2,217.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,061.48/12,092.64 = 2,217.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,061.48x = 12,092.64 × 2,217.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,061.48x = 26,820,991.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,820,991.81/8,061.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,327.06

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