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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,043.37, 12,064.98 and 2,199.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,043.37, 12,064.98 and 2,199.97 is: 3,299.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,043.37 : 12,064.98 = 2,199.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,043.37/12,064.98 = 2,199.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,043.37x = 12,064.98 × 2,199.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,043.37x = 26,542,594.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,542,594.05/8,043.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,299.93

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