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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,055.88, 12,083.28 and 2,212

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,055.88, 12,083.28 and 2,212 is: 3,317.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,055.88 : 12,083.28 = 2,212 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,055.88/12,083.28 = 2,212/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,055.88x = 12,083.28 × 2,212
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,055.88x = 26,728,215.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,728,215.36/8,055.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,317.85

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