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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,053.88, 12,080.28 and 2,210

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,053.88, 12,080.28 and 2,210 is: 3,314.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,053.88 : 12,080.28 = 2,210 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,053.88/12,080.28 = 2,210/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,053.88x = 12,080.28 × 2,210
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,053.88x = 26,697,418.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,697,418.80/8,053.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,314.85

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