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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,059.38, 12,088.03 and 2,216.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,059.38, 12,088.03 and 2,216.45 is: 3,324.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,059.38 : 12,088.03 = 2,216.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,059.38/12,088.03 = 2,216.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,059.38x = 12,088.03 × 2,216.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,059.38x = 26,792,514.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,792,514.09/8,059.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,324.39

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