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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,067.62, 12,099.27 and 2,224.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,067.62, 12,099.27 and 2,224.55 is: 3,336.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,067.62 : 12,099.27 = 2,224.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,067.62/12,099.27 = 2,224.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,067.62x = 12,099.27 × 2,224.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,067.62x = 26,915,431.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,915,431.08/8,067.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,336.23

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