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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,053.38, 12,079.53 and 2,209.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,053.38, 12,079.53 and 2,209.50 is: 3,314.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,053.38 : 12,079.53 = 2,209.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,053.38/12,079.53 = 2,209.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,053.38x = 12,079.53 × 2,209.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,053.38x = 26,689,721.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,689,721.54/8,053.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,314.10

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