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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,052.39, 12,078.36 and 2,208.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,052.39, 12,078.36 and 2,208.99 is: 3,313.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,052.39 : 12,078.36 = 2,208.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,052.39/12,078.36 = 2,208.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,052.39x = 12,078.36 × 2,208.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,052.39x = 26,680,976.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,680,976.46/8,052.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,313.42

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