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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,064.69, 12,097.32 and 2,221.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,064.69, 12,097.32 and 2,221.75 is: 3,332.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,064.69 : 12,097.32 = 2,221.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,064.69/12,097.32 = 2,221.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,064.69x = 12,097.32 × 2,221.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,064.69x = 26,877,220.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,877,220.71/8,064.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,332.70

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