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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,058.90, 12,086.46 and 2,214.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,058.90, 12,086.46 and 2,214.12 is: 3,320.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,058.90 : 12,086.46 = 2,214.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,058.90/12,086.46 = 2,214.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,058.90x = 12,086.46 × 2,214.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,058.90x = 26,760,872.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,760,872.82/8,058.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,320.66

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