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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,062.56, 12,092.42 and 2,217.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,062.56, 12,092.42 and 2,217.78 is: 3,326.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,062.56 : 12,092.42 = 2,217.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,062.56/12,092.42 = 2,217.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,062.56x = 12,092.42 × 2,217.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,062.56x = 26,818,327.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,818,327.23/8,062.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,326.28

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