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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,066.32, 12,099.48 and 2,222.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,066.32, 12,099.48 and 2,222.96 is: 3,334.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,066.32 : 12,099.48 = 2,222.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,066.32/12,099.48 = 2,222.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,066.32x = 12,099.48 × 2,222.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,066.32x = 26,896,660.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,896,660.06/8,066.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,334.44

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