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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,044.76, 12,067.02 and 2,201.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,044.76, 12,067.02 and 2,201.36 is: 3,302.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,044.76 : 12,067.02 = 2,201.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,044.76/12,067.02 = 2,201.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,044.76x = 12,067.02 × 2,201.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,044.76x = 26,563,855.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,563,855.15/8,044.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,302.01

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