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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,066.76, 12,099.58 and 2,223.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,066.76, 12,099.58 and 2,223.42 is: 3,334.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,066.76 : 12,099.58 = 2,223.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,066.76/12,099.58 = 2,223.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,066.76x = 12,099.58 × 2,223.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,066.76x = 26,902,448.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,902,448.16/8,066.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,334.98

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