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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,053.80, 12,079.35 and 2,209.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,053.80, 12,079.35 and 2,209.02 is: 3,313.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,053.80 : 12,079.35 = 2,209.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,053.80/12,079.35 = 2,209.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,053.80x = 12,079.35 × 2,209.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,053.80x = 26,683,525.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,683,525.74/8,053.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,313.16

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