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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,050.06, 12,074.28 and 2,207.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,050.06, 12,074.28 and 2,207.26 is: 3,310.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,050.06 : 12,074.28 = 2,207.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,050.06/12,074.28 = 2,207.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,050.06x = 12,074.28 × 2,207.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,050.06x = 26,651,075.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,651,075.27/8,050.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,310.67

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