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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,044.63, 12,066.50 and 2,200.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,044.63, 12,066.50 and 2,200.82 is: 3,301.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,044.63 : 12,066.50 = 2,200.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,044.63/12,066.50 = 2,200.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,044.63x = 12,066.50 × 2,200.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,044.63x = 26,556,139.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,556,139.70/8,044.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,301.10

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