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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,043.23, 12,064.84 and 2,200.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,043.23, 12,064.84 and 2,200.30 is: 3,300.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,043.23 : 12,064.84 = 2,200.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,043.23/12,064.84 = 2,200.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,043.23x = 12,064.84 × 2,200.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,043.23x = 26,546,231.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,546,231.79/8,043.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,300.44

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