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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,058.63, 12,087.96 and 2,215.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,058.63, 12,087.96 and 2,215.71 is: 3,323.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,058.63 : 12,087.96 = 2,215.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,058.63/12,087.96 = 2,215.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,058.63x = 12,087.96 × 2,215.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,058.63x = 26,783,413.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,783,413.85/8,058.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,323.57

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