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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,060.16, 12,090.96 and 2,216.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,060.16, 12,090.96 and 2,216.79 is: 3,325.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,060.16 : 12,090.96 = 2,216.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,060.16/12,090.96 = 2,216.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,060.16x = 12,090.96 × 2,216.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,060.16x = 26,803,119.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,803,119.22/8,060.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,325.38

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