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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,064.28, 12,096.10 and 2,220.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,064.28, 12,096.10 and 2,220.73 is: 3,331.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,064.28 : 12,096.10 = 2,220.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,064.28/12,096.10 = 2,220.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,064.28x = 12,096.10 × 2,220.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,064.28x = 26,862,172.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,862,172.15/8,064.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,331.01

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