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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,050.32, 12,075.30 and 2,206.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,050.32, 12,075.30 and 2,206.86 is: 3,310.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,050.32 : 12,075.30 = 2,206.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,050.32/12,075.30 = 2,206.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,050.32x = 12,075.30 × 2,206.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,050.32x = 26,648,496.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,648,496.56/8,050.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,310.24

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