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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,056.01, 12,083.99 and 2,212.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,056.01, 12,083.99 and 2,212.62 is: 3,318.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,056.01 : 12,083.99 = 2,212.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,056.01/12,083.99 = 2,212.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,056.01x = 12,083.99 × 2,212.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,056.01x = 26,737,266.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,737,266.89/8,056.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,318.92

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