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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,065.14, 12,097.77 and 2,222.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,065.14, 12,097.77 and 2,222.07 is: 3,333.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,065.14 : 12,097.77 = 2,222.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,065.14/12,097.77 = 2,222.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,065.14x = 12,097.77 × 2,222.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,065.14x = 26,882,091.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,882,091.78/8,065.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,333.12

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