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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,051.88, 12,077.28 and 2,208

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,051.88, 12,077.28 and 2,208 is: 3,311.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,051.88 : 12,077.28 = 2,208 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,051.88/12,077.28 = 2,208/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,051.88x = 12,077.28 × 2,208
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,051.88x = 26,666,634.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,666,634.24/8,051.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,311.85

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