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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,044.64, 12,065.60 and 2,199.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,044.64, 12,065.60 and 2,199.92 is: 3,299.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,044.64 : 12,065.60 = 2,199.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,044.64/12,065.60 = 2,199.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,044.64x = 12,065.60 × 2,199.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,044.64x = 26,543,354.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,543,354.75/8,044.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,299.51

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