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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,054.37, 12,081.47 and 2,210.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,054.37, 12,081.47 and 2,210.99 is: 3,316.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,054.37 : 12,081.47 = 2,210.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,054.37/12,081.47 = 2,210.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,054.37x = 12,081.47 × 2,210.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,054.37x = 26,711,937.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,711,937.89/8,054.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,316.45

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