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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,065.83, 12,099.58 and 2,222.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,065.83, 12,099.58 and 2,222.44 is: 3,333.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,065.83 : 12,099.58 = 2,222.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,065.83/12,099.58 = 2,222.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,065.83x = 12,099.58 × 2,222.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,065.83x = 26,890,554.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,890,554.77/8,065.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,333.89

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