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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,065.56, 12,098.34 and 2,222.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,065.56, 12,098.34 and 2,222.17 is: 3,333.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,065.56 : 12,098.34 = 2,222.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,065.56/12,098.34 = 2,222.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,065.56x = 12,098.34 × 2,222.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,065.56x = 26,884,568.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,884,568.20/8,065.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,333.26

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