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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,062.82, 12,092.27 and 2,218.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,062.82, 12,092.27 and 2,218.26 is: 3,326.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,062.82 : 12,092.27 = 2,218.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,062.82/12,092.27 = 2,218.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,062.82x = 12,092.27 × 2,218.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,062.82x = 26,823,798.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,823,798.85/8,062.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,326.85

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