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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,057.14, 12,085.85 and 2,213.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,057.14, 12,085.85 and 2,213.71 is: 3,320.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,057.14 : 12,085.85 = 2,213.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,057.14/12,085.85 = 2,213.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,057.14x = 12,085.85 × 2,213.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,057.14x = 26,754,567.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,754,567.00/8,057.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,320.60

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