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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,063.64, 12,095.52 and 2,220.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,063.64, 12,095.52 and 2,220.57 is: 3,330.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,063.64 : 12,095.52 = 2,220.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,063.64/12,095.52 = 2,220.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,063.64x = 12,095.52 × 2,220.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,063.64x = 26,858,948.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,858,948.85/8,063.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,330.87

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