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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,056.46, 12,084.10 and 2,212.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,056.46, 12,084.10 and 2,212.62 is: 3,318.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,056.46 : 12,084.10 = 2,212.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,056.46/12,084.10 = 2,212.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,056.46x = 12,084.10 × 2,212.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,056.46x = 26,737,521.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,737,521.34/8,056.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,318.77

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