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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,062.88, 12,092.83 and 2,218.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,062.88, 12,092.83 and 2,218.73 is: 3,327.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,062.88 : 12,092.83 = 2,218.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,062.88/12,092.83 = 2,218.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,062.88x = 12,092.83 × 2,218.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,062.88x = 26,830,658.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,830,658.69/8,062.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,327.68

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