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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,051.38, 12,076.92 and 2,207.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,051.38, 12,076.92 and 2,207.98 is: 3,311.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,051.38 : 12,076.92 = 2,207.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,051.38/12,076.92 = 2,207.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,051.38x = 12,076.92 × 2,207.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,051.38x = 26,665,567.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,665,567.63/8,051.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,311.93

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