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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,043.13, 12,064.25 and 2,199.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,043.13, 12,064.25 and 2,199.32 is: 3,298.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,043.13 : 12,064.25 = 2,199.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,043.13/12,064.25 = 2,199.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,043.13x = 12,064.25 × 2,199.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,043.13x = 26,533,091.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,533,091.49/8,043.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,298.85

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