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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,062.14, 12,093.36 and 2,218.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,062.14, 12,093.36 and 2,218.71 is: 3,328.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,062.14 : 12,093.36 = 2,218.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,062.14/12,093.36 = 2,218.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,062.14x = 12,093.36 × 2,218.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,062.14x = 26,831,658.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,831,658.77/8,062.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,328.11

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