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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,050.24, 12,075.36 and 2,206.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,050.24, 12,075.36 and 2,206.80 is: 3,310.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,050.24 : 12,075.36 = 2,206.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,050.24/12,075.36 = 2,206.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,050.24x = 12,075.36 × 2,206.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,050.24x = 26,647,904.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,647,904.45/8,050.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,310.20

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