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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,062.87, 12,092.14 and 2,219.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,062.87, 12,092.14 and 2,219.80 is: 3,329.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,062.87 : 12,092.14 = 2,219.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,062.87/12,092.14 = 2,219.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,062.87x = 12,092.14 × 2,219.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,062.87x = 26,842,132.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,842,132.37/8,062.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,329.10

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