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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,051.48, 12,075.58 and 2,207.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,051.48, 12,075.58 and 2,207.64 is: 3,311.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,051.48 : 12,075.58 = 2,207.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,051.48/12,075.58 = 2,207.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,051.48x = 12,075.58 × 2,207.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,051.48x = 26,658,533.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,658,533.43/8,051.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,311.01

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