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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,054.33, 12,081.51 and 2,210.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,054.33, 12,081.51 and 2,210.94 is: 3,316.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,054.33 : 12,081.51 = 2,210.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,054.33/12,081.51 = 2,210.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,054.33x = 12,081.51 × 2,210.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,054.33x = 26,711,493.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,711,493.72/8,054.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,316.42

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