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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,056.85, 12,083.76 and 2,212.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,056.85, 12,083.76 and 2,212.07 is: 3,317.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,056.85 : 12,083.76 = 2,212.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,056.85/12,083.76 = 2,212.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,056.85x = 12,083.76 × 2,212.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,056.85x = 26,730,062.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,730,062.56/8,056.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,317.68

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