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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,041.83, 12,063.09 and 2,198.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,041.83, 12,063.09 and 2,198.43 is: 3,297.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,041.83 : 12,063.09 = 2,198.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,041.83/12,063.09 = 2,198.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,041.83x = 12,063.09 × 2,198.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,041.83x = 26,519,787.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,519,787.64/8,041.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,297.73

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