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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,053.13, 12,079.16 and 2,209.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,053.13, 12,079.16 and 2,209.25 is: 3,313.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,053.13 : 12,079.16 = 2,209.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,053.13/12,079.16 = 2,209.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,053.13x = 12,079.16 × 2,209.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,053.13x = 26,685,873.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,685,873.18/8,053.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,313.73

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