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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,056.08, 12,083.99 and 2,212.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,056.08, 12,083.99 and 2,212.47 is: 3,318.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,056.08 : 12,083.99 = 2,212.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,056.08/12,083.99 = 2,212.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,056.08x = 12,083.99 × 2,212.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,056.08x = 26,735,454.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,735,454.29/8,056.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,318.67

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