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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,054.58, 12,080.25 and 2,210.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,054.58, 12,080.25 and 2,210.43 is: 3,315.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,054.58 : 12,080.25 = 2,210.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,054.58/12,080.25 = 2,210.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,054.58x = 12,080.25 × 2,210.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,054.58x = 26,702,547.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,702,547.01/8,054.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,315.20

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