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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,052.46, 12,079.14 and 2,208.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,052.46, 12,079.14 and 2,208.94 is: 3,313.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,052.46 : 12,079.14 = 2,208.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,052.46/12,079.14 = 2,208.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,052.46x = 12,079.14 × 2,208.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,052.46x = 26,682,095.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,682,095.51/8,052.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,313.53

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