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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,058.44, 12,087.66 and 2,214.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,058.44, 12,087.66 and 2,214.38 is: 3,321.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,058.44 : 12,087.66 = 2,214.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,058.44/12,087.66 = 2,214.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,058.44x = 12,087.66 × 2,214.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,058.44x = 26,766,672.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,766,672.55/8,058.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,321.57

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