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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,041.91, 12,062.85 and 2,199.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,041.91, 12,062.85 and 2,199.38 is: 3,299.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,041.91 : 12,062.85 = 2,199.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,041.91/12,062.85 = 2,199.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,041.91x = 12,062.85 × 2,199.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,041.91x = 26,530,791.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,530,791.03/8,041.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,299.07

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