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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,042.44, 12,064.20 and 2,198.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,042.44, 12,064.20 and 2,198.92 is: 3,298.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,042.44 : 12,064.20 = 2,198.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,042.44/12,064.20 = 2,198.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,042.44x = 12,064.20 × 2,198.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,042.44x = 26,528,210.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,528,210.66/8,042.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,298.53

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