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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,061.89, 12,092.90 and 2,218.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,061.89, 12,092.90 and 2,218.82 is: 3,328.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,061.89 : 12,092.90 = 2,218.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,061.89/12,092.90 = 2,218.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,061.89x = 12,092.90 × 2,218.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,061.89x = 26,831,896.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,831,896.82/8,061.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,328.24

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