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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,063.96, 12,094.52 and 2,221.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,063.96, 12,094.52 and 2,221.02 is: 3,331.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,063.96 : 12,094.52 = 2,221.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,063.96/12,094.52 = 2,221.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,063.96x = 12,094.52 × 2,221.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,063.96x = 26,862,159.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,862,159.71/8,063.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,331.14

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