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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,051.46, 12,077.64 and 2,207.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,051.46, 12,077.64 and 2,207.94 is: 3,312.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,051.46 : 12,077.64 = 2,207.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,051.46/12,077.64 = 2,207.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,051.46x = 12,077.64 × 2,207.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,051.46x = 26,666,704.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,666,704.46/8,051.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,312.03

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