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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,042.74, 12,064.04 and 2,199.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,042.74, 12,064.04 and 2,199.34 is: 3,298.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,042.74 : 12,064.04 = 2,199.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,042.74/12,064.04 = 2,199.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,042.74x = 12,064.04 × 2,199.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,042.74x = 26,532,925.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,532,925.73/8,042.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,298.99

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