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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,056.61, 12,083.07 and 2,213.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,056.61, 12,083.07 and 2,213.69 is: 3,320.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,056.61 : 12,083.07 = 2,213.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,056.61/12,083.07 = 2,213.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,056.61x = 12,083.07 × 2,213.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,056.61x = 26,748,171.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,748,171.23/8,056.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,320.03

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