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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,062.92, 12,094.65 and 2,219.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,062.92, 12,094.65 and 2,219.58 is: 3,329.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,062.92 : 12,094.65 = 2,219.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,062.92/12,094.65 = 2,219.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,062.92x = 12,094.65 × 2,219.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,062.92x = 26,845,043.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,845,043.25/8,062.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,329.44

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