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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,062.94, 12,093.37 and 2,220.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,062.94, 12,093.37 and 2,220.01 is: 3,329.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,062.94 : 12,093.37 = 2,220.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,062.94/12,093.37 = 2,220.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,062.94x = 12,093.37 × 2,220.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,062.94x = 26,847,366.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,847,366.55/8,062.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,329.72

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