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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,064.78, 12,096.86 and 2,221.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,064.78, 12,096.86 and 2,221.23 is: 3,331.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,064.78 : 12,096.86 = 2,221.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,064.78/12,096.86 = 2,221.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,064.78x = 12,096.86 × 2,221.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,064.78x = 26,869,897.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,869,897.23/8,064.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,331.76

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