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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,065.62, 12,096.27 and 2,222.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,065.62, 12,096.27 and 2,222.55 is: 3,333.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,065.62 : 12,096.27 = 2,222.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,065.62/12,096.27 = 2,222.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,065.62x = 12,096.27 × 2,222.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,065.62x = 26,884,564.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,884,564.89/8,065.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,333.23

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