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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,058.30, 12,087.45 and 2,214.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,058.30, 12,087.45 and 2,214.90 is: 3,322.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,058.30 : 12,087.45 = 2,214.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,058.30/12,087.45 = 2,214.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,058.30x = 12,087.45 × 2,214.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,058.30x = 26,772,493.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,772,493.01/8,058.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,322.35

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