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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,212.04, 12,317.98 and 2,056.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,212.04, 12,317.98 and 2,056.04 is: 3,084.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,212.04 : 12,317.98 = 2,056.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,212.04/12,317.98 = 2,056.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,212.04x = 12,317.98 × 2,056.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,212.04x = 25,326,259.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,326,259.60/8,212.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,084.04

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