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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,060.48, 12,091.14 and 2,216.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,060.48, 12,091.14 and 2,216.96 is: 3,325.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,060.48 : 12,091.14 = 2,216.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,060.48/12,091.14 = 2,216.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,060.48x = 12,091.14 × 2,216.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,060.48x = 26,805,573.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,805,573.73/8,060.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,325.56

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