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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,052.42, 12,079.17 and 2,208.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,052.42, 12,079.17 and 2,208.54 is: 3,312.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,052.42 : 12,079.17 = 2,208.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,052.42/12,079.17 = 2,208.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,052.42x = 12,079.17 × 2,208.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,052.42x = 26,677,330.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,677,330.11/8,052.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,312.96

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