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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,051.06, 12,075.78 and 2,208.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,051.06, 12,075.78 and 2,208.26 is: 3,312.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,051.06 : 12,075.78 = 2,208.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,051.06/12,075.78 = 2,208.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,051.06x = 12,075.78 × 2,208.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,051.06x = 26,666,461.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,666,461.94/8,051.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,312.17

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