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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,052.24, 12,076.17 and 2,207.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,052.24, 12,076.17 and 2,207.46 is: 3,310.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,052.24 : 12,076.17 = 2,207.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,052.24/12,076.17 = 2,207.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,052.24x = 12,076.17 × 2,207.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,052.24x = 26,657,662.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,657,662.23/8,052.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,310.59

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