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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,066.88, 12,098.40 and 2,223.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,066.88, 12,098.40 and 2,223.96 is: 3,335.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,066.88 : 12,098.40 = 2,223.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,066.88/12,098.40 = 2,223.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,066.88x = 12,098.40 × 2,223.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,066.88x = 26,906,357.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,906,357.66/8,066.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,335.41

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