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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,060.99, 12,090.51 and 2,216.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,060.99, 12,090.51 and 2,216.84 is: 3,324.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,060.99 : 12,090.51 = 2,216.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,060.99/12,090.51 = 2,216.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,060.99x = 12,090.51 × 2,216.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,060.99x = 26,802,665.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,802,665.74/8,060.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,324.99

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