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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,052.48, 12,079.08 and 2,208.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,052.48, 12,079.08 and 2,208.30 is: 3,312.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,052.48 : 12,079.08 = 2,208.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,052.48/12,079.08 = 2,208.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,052.48x = 12,079.08 × 2,208.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,052.48x = 26,674,232.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,674,232.36/8,052.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,312.55

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