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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,042.49, 12,063.34 and 2,199.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,042.49, 12,063.34 and 2,199.11 is: 3,298.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,042.49 : 12,063.34 = 2,199.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,042.49/12,063.34 = 2,199.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,042.49x = 12,063.34 × 2,199.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,042.49x = 26,528,540.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,528,540.32/8,042.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,298.55

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