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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,050.96, 12,075.85 and 2,207.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,050.96, 12,075.85 and 2,207.11 is: 3,310.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,050.96 : 12,075.85 = 2,207.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,050.96/12,075.85 = 2,207.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,050.96x = 12,075.85 × 2,207.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,050.96x = 26,652,657.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,652,657.88/8,050.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,310.50

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