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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,064.81, 12,097.22 and 2,221.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,064.81, 12,097.22 and 2,221.42 is: 3,332.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,064.81 : 12,097.22 = 2,221.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,064.81/12,097.22 = 2,221.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,064.81x = 12,097.22 × 2,221.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,064.81x = 26,873,033.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,873,033.92/8,064.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,332.13

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