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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,066.01, 12,099.15 and 2,223.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,066.01, 12,099.15 and 2,223.21 is: 3,334.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,066.01 : 12,099.15 = 2,223.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,066.01/12,099.15 = 2,223.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,066.01x = 12,099.15 × 2,223.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,066.01x = 26,898,951.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,898,951.27/8,066.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,334.85

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