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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,053.30, 12,079.14 and 2,210.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,053.30, 12,079.14 and 2,210.77 is: 3,315.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,053.30 : 12,079.14 = 2,210.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,053.30/12,079.14 = 2,210.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,053.30x = 12,079.14 × 2,210.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,053.30x = 26,704,200.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,704,200.34/8,053.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,315.93

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