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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,065.75, 12,098.08 and 2,222.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,065.75, 12,098.08 and 2,222.41 is: 3,333.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,065.75 : 12,098.08 = 2,222.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,065.75/12,098.08 = 2,222.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,065.75x = 12,098.08 × 2,222.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,065.75x = 26,886,893.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,886,893.97/8,065.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,333.46

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