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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,042.09, 12,063.29 and 2,198.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,042.09, 12,063.29 and 2,198.84 is: 3,298.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,042.09 : 12,063.29 = 2,198.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,042.09/12,063.29 = 2,198.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,042.09x = 12,063.29 × 2,198.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,042.09x = 26,525,173.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,525,173.27/8,042.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,298.30

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