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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,056.58, 12,084.72 and 2,212.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,056.58, 12,084.72 and 2,212.98 is: 3,319.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,056.58 : 12,084.72 = 2,212.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,056.58/12,084.72 = 2,212.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,056.58x = 12,084.72 × 2,212.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,056.58x = 26,743,243.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,743,243.67/8,056.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,319.43

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