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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,050.29, 12,075.30 and 2,206.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,050.29, 12,075.30 and 2,206.89 is: 3,310.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,050.29 : 12,075.30 = 2,206.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,050.29/12,075.30 = 2,206.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,050.29x = 12,075.30 × 2,206.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,050.29x = 26,648,858.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,648,858.82/8,050.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,310.30

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