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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,044.49, 12,064.88 and 2,201.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,044.49, 12,064.88 and 2,201.55 is: 3,301.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,044.49 : 12,064.88 = 2,201.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,044.49/12,064.88 = 2,201.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,044.49x = 12,064.88 × 2,201.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,044.49x = 26,561,436.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,561,436.56/8,044.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,301.82

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