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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,053.25, 12,079.80 and 2,209.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,053.25, 12,079.80 and 2,209.86 is: 3,314.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,053.25 : 12,079.80 = 2,209.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,053.25/12,079.80 = 2,209.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,053.25x = 12,079.80 × 2,209.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,053.25x = 26,694,666.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,694,666.83/8,053.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,314.77

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