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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,066.81, 12,100.23 and 2,223.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,066.81, 12,100.23 and 2,223.43 is: 3,335.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,066.81 : 12,100.23 = 2,223.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,066.81/12,100.23 = 2,223.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,066.81x = 12,100.23 × 2,223.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,066.81x = 26,903,984.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,903,984.14/8,066.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,335.14

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