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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,066.44, 12,098.22 and 2,143.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,066.44, 12,098.22 and 2,143.36 is: 3,214.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,066.44 : 12,098.22 = 2,143.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,066.44/12,098.22 = 2,143.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,066.44x = 12,098.22 × 2,143.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,066.44x = 25,930,840.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,930,840.82/8,066.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,214.66

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