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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,055.64, 12,083.60 and 2,212.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,055.64, 12,083.60 and 2,212.21 is: 3,318.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,055.64 : 12,083.60 = 2,212.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,055.64/12,083.60 = 2,212.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,055.64x = 12,083.60 × 2,212.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,055.64x = 26,731,460.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,731,460.76/8,055.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,318.35

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