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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,052.24, 12,078.76 and 2,208.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,052.24, 12,078.76 and 2,208.90 is: 3,313.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,052.24 : 12,078.76 = 2,208.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,052.24/12,078.76 = 2,208.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,052.24x = 12,078.76 × 2,208.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,052.24x = 26,680,772.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,680,772.96/8,052.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,313.46

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