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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,060.90, 12,090.44 and 2,216.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,060.90, 12,090.44 and 2,216.75 is: 3,324.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,060.90 : 12,090.44 = 2,216.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,060.90/12,090.44 = 2,216.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,060.90x = 12,090.44 × 2,216.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,060.90x = 26,801,482.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,801,482.87/8,060.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,324.87

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