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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,063.97, 12,096.02 and 2,220.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,063.97, 12,096.02 and 2,220.90 is: 3,331.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,063.97 : 12,096.02 = 2,220.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,063.97/12,096.02 = 2,220.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,063.97x = 12,096.02 × 2,220.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,063.97x = 26,864,050.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,864,050.82/8,063.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,331.37

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