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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,065.46, 12,096.77 and 2,222.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,065.46, 12,096.77 and 2,222.52 is: 3,333.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,065.46 : 12,096.77 = 2,222.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,065.46/12,096.77 = 2,222.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,065.46x = 12,096.77 × 2,222.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,065.46x = 26,885,302.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,885,302.15/8,065.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,333.39

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