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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,062.53, 12,093.48 and 2,218.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,062.53, 12,093.48 and 2,218.98 is: 3,328.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,062.53 : 12,093.48 = 2,218.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,062.53/12,093.48 = 2,218.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,062.53x = 12,093.48 × 2,218.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,062.53x = 26,835,190.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,835,190.25/8,062.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,328.38

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