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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,050.46, 12,075.10 and 2,206.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,050.46, 12,075.10 and 2,206.61 is: 3,309.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,050.46 : 12,075.10 = 2,206.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,050.46/12,075.10 = 2,206.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,050.46x = 12,075.10 × 2,206.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,050.46x = 26,644,970.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,644,970.52/8,050.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,309.75

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