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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,065.14, 12,098.04 and 2,222.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,065.14, 12,098.04 and 2,222.22 is: 3,333.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,065.14 : 12,098.04 = 2,222.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,065.14/12,098.04 = 2,222.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,065.14x = 12,098.04 × 2,222.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,065.14x = 26,884,506.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,884,506.45/8,065.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,333.42

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