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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,056.71, 12,085.52 and 2,213.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,056.71, 12,085.52 and 2,213.19 is: 3,319.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,056.71 : 12,085.52 = 2,213.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,056.71/12,085.52 = 2,213.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,056.71x = 12,085.52 × 2,213.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,056.71x = 26,747,540.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,747,540.94/8,056.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,319.91

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