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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,058.33, 12,085.88 and 2,214.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,058.33, 12,085.88 and 2,214.18 is: 3,320.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,058.33 : 12,085.88 = 2,214.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,058.33/12,085.88 = 2,214.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,058.33x = 12,085.88 × 2,214.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,058.33x = 26,760,302.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,760,302.71/8,058.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,320.82

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