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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,056.02, 12,084.30 and 2,213.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,056.02, 12,084.30 and 2,213.76 is: 3,320.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,056.02 : 12,084.30 = 2,213.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,056.02/12,084.30 = 2,213.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,056.02x = 12,084.30 × 2,213.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,056.02x = 26,751,739.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,751,739.97/8,056.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,320.71

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