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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,052.18, 12,076.86 and 2,207.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,052.18, 12,076.86 and 2,207.40 is: 3,310.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,052.18 : 12,076.86 = 2,207.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,052.18/12,076.86 = 2,207.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,052.18x = 12,076.86 × 2,207.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,052.18x = 26,658,460.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,658,460.76/8,052.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,310.71

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