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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,055.61, 12,081.57 and 2,212.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,055.61, 12,081.57 and 2,212.69 is: 3,318.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,055.61 : 12,081.57 = 2,212.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,055.61/12,081.57 = 2,212.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,055.61x = 12,081.57 × 2,212.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,055.61x = 26,732,769.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,732,769.12/8,055.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,318.53

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