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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,053.56, 12,080.70 and 2,210.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,053.56, 12,080.70 and 2,210.76 is: 3,316.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,053.56 : 12,080.70 = 2,210.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,053.56/12,080.70 = 2,210.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,053.56x = 12,080.70 × 2,210.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,053.56x = 26,707,528.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,707,528.33/8,053.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,316.24

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