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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,051.58, 12,077.24 and 2,207.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,051.58, 12,077.24 and 2,207.97 is: 3,311.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,051.58 : 12,077.24 = 2,207.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,051.58/12,077.24 = 2,207.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,051.58x = 12,077.24 × 2,207.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,051.58x = 26,666,172.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,666,172.56/8,051.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,311.92

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