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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,050.92, 12,076.92 and 2,207.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,050.92, 12,076.92 and 2,207.04 is: 3,310.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,050.92 : 12,076.92 = 2,207.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,050.92/12,076.92 = 2,207.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,050.92x = 12,076.92 × 2,207.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,050.92x = 26,654,245.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,654,245.52/8,050.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,310.71

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