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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,053.08, 12,079.49 and 2,209.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,053.08, 12,079.49 and 2,209.47 is: 3,314.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,053.08 : 12,079.49 = 2,209.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,053.08/12,079.49 = 2,209.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,053.08x = 12,079.49 × 2,209.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,053.08x = 26,689,259.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,689,259.72/8,053.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,314.17

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