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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,065.55, 12,096.93 and 2,220.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,065.55, 12,096.93 and 2,220.77 is: 3,330.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,065.55 : 12,096.93 = 2,220.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,065.55/12,096.93 = 2,220.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,065.55x = 12,096.93 × 2,220.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,065.55x = 26,864,499.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,864,499.24/8,065.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,330.77

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