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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,053.58, 12,078.75 and 2,209.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,053.58, 12,078.75 and 2,209.43 is: 3,313.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,053.58 : 12,078.75 = 2,209.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,053.58/12,078.75 = 2,209.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,053.58x = 12,078.75 × 2,209.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,053.58x = 26,687,152.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,687,152.61/8,053.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,313.70

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