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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,041.73, 12,062.21 and 2,198.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,041.73, 12,062.21 and 2,198.36 is: 3,297.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,041.73 : 12,062.21 = 2,198.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,041.73/12,062.21 = 2,198.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,041.73x = 12,062.21 × 2,198.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,041.73x = 26,517,025.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,517,025.16/8,041.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,297.43

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