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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,063.55, 12,093.93 and 2,218.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,063.55, 12,093.93 and 2,218.77 is: 3,327.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,063.55 : 12,093.93 = 2,218.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,063.55/12,093.93 = 2,218.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,063.55x = 12,093.93 × 2,218.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,063.55x = 26,833,649.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,833,649.07/8,063.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,327.77

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