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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,066.93, 12,098.23 and 2,222.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,066.93, 12,098.23 and 2,222.15 is: 3,332.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,066.93 : 12,098.23 = 2,222.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,066.93/12,098.23 = 2,222.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,066.93x = 12,098.23 × 2,222.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,066.93x = 26,884,081.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,884,081.79/8,066.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,332.63

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