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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,062.80, 12,092.81 and 2,218.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,062.80, 12,092.81 and 2,218.05 is: 3,326.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,062.80 : 12,092.81 = 2,218.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,062.80/12,092.81 = 2,218.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,062.80x = 12,092.81 × 2,218.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,062.80x = 26,822,446.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,822,446.13/8,062.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,326.69

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