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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,056.04, 12,082.70 and 2,211.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,056.04, 12,082.70 and 2,211.29 is: 3,316.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,056.04 : 12,082.70 = 2,211.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,056.04/12,082.70 = 2,211.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,056.04x = 12,082.70 × 2,211.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,056.04x = 26,718,282.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,718,282.21/8,056.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,316.55

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