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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,043.99, 12,064.13 and 2,201.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,043.99, 12,064.13 and 2,201.05 is: 3,301.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,043.99 : 12,064.13 = 2,201.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,043.99/12,064.13 = 2,201.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,043.99x = 12,064.13 × 2,201.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,043.99x = 26,553,753.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,553,753.34/8,043.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,301.07

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