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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,063.58, 12,096.18 and 2,220.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,063.58, 12,096.18 and 2,220.24 is: 3,330.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,063.58 : 12,096.18 = 2,220.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,063.58/12,096.18 = 2,220.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,063.58x = 12,096.18 × 2,220.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,063.58x = 26,856,422.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,856,422.68/8,063.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,330.58

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