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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,052.24, 12,076.96 and 2,207.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,052.24, 12,076.96 and 2,207.80 is: 3,311.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,052.24 : 12,076.96 = 2,207.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,052.24/12,076.96 = 2,207.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,052.24x = 12,076.96 × 2,207.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,052.24x = 26,663,512.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,663,512.29/8,052.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,311.32

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