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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,064.66, 12,096.06 and 2,220.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,064.66, 12,096.06 and 2,220.50 is: 3,330.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,064.66 : 12,096.06 = 2,220.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,064.66/12,096.06 = 2,220.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,064.66x = 12,096.06 × 2,220.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,064.66x = 26,859,301.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,859,301.23/8,064.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,330.49

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