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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,066.88, 12,098.22 and 3,622

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,066.88, 12,098.22 and 3,622 is: 5,432.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,066.88 : 12,098.22 = 3,622 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,066.88/12,098.22 = 3,622/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,066.88x = 12,098.22 × 3,622
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,066.88x = 43,819,752.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,819,752.84/8,066.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,432.06

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