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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,067.88, 12,099.90 and 2,224.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,067.88, 12,099.90 and 2,224.96 is: 3,336.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,067.88 : 12,099.90 = 2,224.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,067.88/12,099.90 = 2,224.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,067.88x = 12,099.90 × 2,224.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,067.88x = 26,921,793.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,921,793.50/8,067.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,336.91

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