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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,063.94, 12,094.87 and 2,221.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,063.94, 12,094.87 and 2,221.01 is: 3,331.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,063.94 : 12,094.87 = 2,221.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,063.94/12,094.87 = 2,221.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,063.94x = 12,094.87 × 2,221.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,063.94x = 26,862,827.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,862,827.22/8,063.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,331.23

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