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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,055.55, 12,084.18 and 2,212.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,055.55, 12,084.18 and 2,212.21 is: 3,318.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,055.55 : 12,084.18 = 2,212.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,055.55/12,084.18 = 2,212.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,055.55x = 12,084.18 × 2,212.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,055.55x = 26,732,743.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,732,743.84/8,055.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,318.55

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