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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,043.33, 12,065.15 and 2,199.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,043.33, 12,065.15 and 2,199.96 is: 3,299.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,043.33 : 12,065.15 = 2,199.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,043.33/12,065.15 = 2,199.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,043.33x = 12,065.15 × 2,199.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,043.33x = 26,542,852.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,542,852.89/8,043.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,299.98

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