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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,055.54, 12,081.94 and 2,210.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,055.54, 12,081.94 and 2,210.78 is: 3,315.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,055.54 : 12,081.94 = 2,210.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,055.54/12,081.94 = 2,210.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,055.54x = 12,081.94 × 2,210.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,055.54x = 26,710,511.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,710,511.31/8,055.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,315.79

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