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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,063.38, 12,093.58 and 2,219.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,063.38, 12,093.58 and 2,219.23 is: 3,328.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,063.38 : 12,093.58 = 2,219.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,063.38/12,093.58 = 2,219.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,063.38x = 12,093.58 × 2,219.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,063.38x = 26,838,363.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,838,363.98/8,063.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,328.43

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