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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,063.14, 12,094.86 and 2,219.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,063.14, 12,094.86 and 2,219.71 is: 3,329.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,063.14 : 12,094.86 = 2,219.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,063.14/12,094.86 = 2,219.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,063.14x = 12,094.86 × 2,219.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,063.14x = 26,847,081.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,847,081.69/8,063.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,329.61

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