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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,051.68, 12,076.14 and 2,206.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,051.68, 12,076.14 and 2,206.96 is: 3,310.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,051.68 : 12,076.14 = 2,206.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,051.68/12,076.14 = 2,206.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,051.68x = 12,076.14 × 2,206.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,051.68x = 26,651,557.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,651,557.93/8,051.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,310.06

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