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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,059.52, 12,088.98 and 2,215.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,059.52, 12,088.98 and 2,215.98 is: 3,323.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,059.52 : 12,088.98 = 2,215.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,059.52/12,088.98 = 2,215.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,059.52x = 12,088.98 × 2,215.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,059.52x = 26,788,937.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,788,937.90/8,059.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,323.89

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