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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,054.02, 12,081.03 and 2,211.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,054.02, 12,081.03 and 2,211.49 is: 3,317.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,054.02 : 12,081.03 = 2,211.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,054.02/12,081.03 = 2,211.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,054.02x = 12,081.03 × 2,211.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,054.02x = 26,717,077.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,717,077.03/8,054.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,317.24

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