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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,043.96, 12,066.30 and 2,200.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,043.96, 12,066.30 and 2,200.44 is: 3,300.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,043.96 : 12,066.30 = 2,200.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,043.96/12,066.30 = 2,200.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,043.96x = 12,066.30 × 2,200.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,043.96x = 26,551,169.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,551,169.17/8,043.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,300.76

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