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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,061.92, 12,093.18 and 2,219

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,061.92, 12,093.18 and 2,219 is: 3,328.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,061.92 : 12,093.18 = 2,219 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,061.92/12,093.18 = 2,219/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,061.92x = 12,093.18 × 2,219
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,061.92x = 26,834,766.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,834,766.42/8,061.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,328.58

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