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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,053.02, 12,079.53 and 2,210.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,053.02, 12,079.53 and 2,210.49 is: 3,315.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,053.02 : 12,079.53 = 2,210.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,053.02/12,079.53 = 2,210.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,053.02x = 12,079.53 × 2,210.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,053.02x = 26,701,680.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,701,680.27/8,053.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,315.74

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