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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,062.13, 12,091.83 and 2,217.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,062.13, 12,091.83 and 2,217.38 is: 3,325.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,062.13 : 12,091.83 = 2,217.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,062.13/12,091.83 = 2,217.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,062.13x = 12,091.83 × 2,217.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,062.13x = 26,812,125.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,812,125.70/8,062.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,325.69

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