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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,065.98, 12,098.97 and 2,222.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,065.98, 12,098.97 and 2,222.64 is: 3,333.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,065.98 : 12,098.97 = 2,222.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,065.98/12,098.97 = 2,222.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,065.98x = 12,098.97 × 2,222.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,065.98x = 26,891,654.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,891,654.68/8,065.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,333.96

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