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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,054.56, 12,082.20 and 2,211.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,054.56, 12,082.20 and 2,211.22 is: 3,316.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,054.56 : 12,082.20 = 2,211.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,054.56/12,082.20 = 2,211.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,054.56x = 12,082.20 × 2,211.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,054.56x = 26,716,402.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,716,402.28/8,054.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,316.93

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