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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,052.58, 12,077.25 and 2,208.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,052.58, 12,077.25 and 2,208.43 is: 3,312.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,052.58 : 12,077.25 = 2,208.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,052.58/12,077.25 = 2,208.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,052.58x = 12,077.25 × 2,208.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,052.58x = 26,671,761.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,671,761.22/8,052.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,312.20

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