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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,066.56, 12,099.84 and 2,223.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,066.56, 12,099.84 and 2,223.17 is: 3,334.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,066.56 : 12,099.84 = 2,223.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,066.56/12,099.84 = 2,223.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,066.56x = 12,099.84 × 2,223.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,066.56x = 26,900,001.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,900,001.29/8,066.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,334.76

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