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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,053.24, 12,077.67 and 2,208.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,053.24, 12,077.67 and 2,208.46 is: 3,312.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,053.24 : 12,077.67 = 2,208.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,053.24/12,077.67 = 2,208.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,053.24x = 12,077.67 × 2,208.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,053.24x = 26,673,051.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,673,051.09/8,053.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,312.09

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