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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,056.46, 12,085.14 and 2,212.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,056.46, 12,085.14 and 2,212.94 is: 3,319.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,056.46 : 12,085.14 = 2,212.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,056.46/12,085.14 = 2,212.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,056.46x = 12,085.14 × 2,212.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,056.46x = 26,743,689.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,743,689.71/8,056.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,319.53

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