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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,044.37, 12,066.48 and 2,200.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,044.37, 12,066.48 and 2,200.97 is: 3,301.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,044.37 : 12,066.48 = 2,200.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,044.37/12,066.48 = 2,200.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,044.37x = 12,066.48 × 2,200.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,044.37x = 26,557,960.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,557,960.49/8,044.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,301.43

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