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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,060.24, 12,088.14 and 2,215.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,060.24, 12,088.14 and 2,215.46 is: 3,322.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,060.24 : 12,088.14 = 2,215.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,060.24/12,088.14 = 2,215.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,060.24x = 12,088.14 × 2,215.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,060.24x = 26,780,790.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,780,790.64/8,060.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,322.58

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