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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,065.93, 12,096.73 and 2,221.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,065.93, 12,096.73 and 2,221.15 is: 3,331.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,065.93 : 12,096.73 = 2,221.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,065.93/12,096.73 = 2,221.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,065.93x = 12,096.73 × 2,221.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,065.93x = 26,868,616.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,868,616.04/8,065.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,331.13

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