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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,063.20, 12,094.80 and 2,220.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,063.20, 12,094.80 and 2,220.48 is: 3,330.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,063.20 : 12,094.80 = 2,220.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,063.20/12,094.80 = 2,220.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,063.20x = 12,094.80 × 2,220.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,063.20x = 26,856,261.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,856,261.50/8,063.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,330.72

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