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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,050.98, 12,076.83 and 2,206.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,050.98, 12,076.83 and 2,206.80 is: 3,310.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,050.98 : 12,076.83 = 2,206.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,050.98/12,076.83 = 2,206.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,050.98x = 12,076.83 × 2,206.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,050.98x = 26,651,148.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,651,148.44/8,050.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,310.30

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