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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,059.05, 12,088.58 and 2,215.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,059.05, 12,088.58 and 2,215.67 is: 3,323.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,059.05 : 12,088.58 = 2,215.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,059.05/12,088.58 = 2,215.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,059.05x = 12,088.58 × 2,215.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,059.05x = 26,784,232.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,784,232.53/8,059.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,323.50

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