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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,066.21, 12,097.89 and 2,223.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,066.21, 12,097.89 and 2,223.27 is: 3,334.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,066.21 : 12,097.89 = 2,223.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,066.21/12,097.89 = 2,223.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,066.21x = 12,097.89 × 2,223.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,066.21x = 26,896,875.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,896,875.90/8,066.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,334.51

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