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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,055.24, 12,080.66 and 2,210.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,055.24, 12,080.66 and 2,210.46 is: 3,315.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,055.24 : 12,080.66 = 2,210.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,055.24/12,080.66 = 2,210.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,055.24x = 12,080.66 × 2,210.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,055.24x = 26,703,815.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,703,815.70/8,055.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,315.09

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