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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,060.05, 12,088.68 and 2,215.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,060.05, 12,088.68 and 2,215.27 is: 3,322.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,060.05 : 12,088.68 = 2,215.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,060.05/12,088.68 = 2,215.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,060.05x = 12,088.68 × 2,215.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,060.05x = 26,779,690.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,779,690.14/8,060.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,322.52

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