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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,061.20, 12,090.38 and 2,216.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,061.20, 12,090.38 and 2,216.40 is: 3,324.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,061.20 : 12,090.38 = 2,216.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,061.20/12,090.38 = 2,216.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,061.20x = 12,090.38 × 2,216.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,061.20x = 26,797,118.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,797,118.23/8,061.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,324.21

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