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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,062.02, 12,091.60 and 2,217.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,062.02, 12,091.60 and 2,217.06 is: 3,325.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,062.02 : 12,091.60 = 2,217.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,062.02/12,091.60 = 2,217.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,062.02x = 12,091.60 × 2,217.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,062.02x = 26,807,802.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,807,802.70/8,062.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,325.20

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