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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,050.86, 12,074.43 and 2,207.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,050.86, 12,074.43 and 2,207.94 is: 3,311.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,050.86 : 12,074.43 = 2,207.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,050.86/12,074.43 = 2,207.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,050.86x = 12,074.43 × 2,207.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,050.86x = 26,659,616.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,659,616.97/8,050.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,311.40

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