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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,059.52, 12,087.86 and 2,214.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,059.52, 12,087.86 and 2,214.56 is: 3,321.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,059.52 : 12,087.86 = 2,214.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,059.52/12,087.86 = 2,214.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,059.52x = 12,087.86 × 2,214.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,059.52x = 26,769,219.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,769,219.73/8,059.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,321.44

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