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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,042.04, 12,063.15 and 2,198.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,042.04, 12,063.15 and 2,198.65 is: 3,298.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,042.04 : 12,063.15 = 2,198.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,042.04/12,063.15 = 2,198.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,042.04x = 12,063.15 × 2,198.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,042.04x = 26,522,644.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,522,644.75/8,042.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,298.00

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