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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,043.73, 12,065.21 and 2,200.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,043.73, 12,065.21 and 2,200.36 is: 3,300.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,043.73 : 12,065.21 = 2,200.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,043.73/12,065.21 = 2,200.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,043.73x = 12,065.21 × 2,200.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,043.73x = 26,547,805.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,547,805.48/8,043.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,300.43

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