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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,055.54, 12,083.47 and 2,212.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,055.54, 12,083.47 and 2,212.66 is: 3,319.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,055.54 : 12,083.47 = 2,212.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,055.54/12,083.47 = 2,212.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,055.54x = 12,083.47 × 2,212.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,055.54x = 26,736,610.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,736,610.73/8,055.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,319.03

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