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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,059.72, 12,087.26 and 2,216.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,059.72, 12,087.26 and 2,216.52 is: 3,324.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,059.72 : 12,087.26 = 2,216.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,059.72/12,087.26 = 2,216.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,059.72x = 12,087.26 × 2,216.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,059.72x = 26,791,653.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,791,653.54/8,059.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,324.14

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