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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,054.46, 12,081.10 and 2,210.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,054.46, 12,081.10 and 2,210.62 is: 3,315.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,054.46 : 12,081.10 = 2,210.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,054.46/12,081.10 = 2,210.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,054.46x = 12,081.10 × 2,210.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,054.46x = 26,706,721.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,706,721.28/8,054.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,315.77

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