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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,044.82, 12,067.24 and 2,201.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,044.82, 12,067.24 and 2,201.48 is: 3,302.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,044.82 : 12,067.24 = 2,201.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,044.82/12,067.24 = 2,201.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,044.82x = 12,067.24 × 2,201.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,044.82x = 26,565,787.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,565,787.52/8,044.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,302.22

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