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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,062.32, 12,091.52 and 2,217.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,062.32, 12,091.52 and 2,217.76 is: 3,326.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,062.32 : 12,091.52 = 2,217.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,062.32/12,091.52 = 2,217.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,062.32x = 12,091.52 × 2,217.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,062.32x = 26,816,089.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,816,089.40/8,062.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,326.10

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