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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,042.84, 12,064.41 and 2,199.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,042.84, 12,064.41 and 2,199.59 is: 3,299.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,042.84 : 12,064.41 = 2,199.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,042.84/12,064.41 = 2,199.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,042.84x = 12,064.41 × 2,199.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,042.84x = 26,536,695.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,536,695.27/8,042.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,299.42

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