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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,056.64, 12,083.64 and 2,211.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,056.64, 12,083.64 and 2,211.88 is: 3,317.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,056.64 : 12,083.64 = 2,211.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,056.64/12,083.64 = 2,211.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,056.64x = 12,083.64 × 2,211.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,056.64x = 26,727,561.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,727,561.64/8,056.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,317.46

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