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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,044.85, 12,065.70 and 2,200.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,044.85, 12,065.70 and 2,200.07 is: 3,299.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,044.85 : 12,065.70 = 2,200.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,044.85/12,065.70 = 2,200.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,044.85x = 12,065.70 × 2,200.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,044.85x = 26,545,384.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,545,384.60/8,044.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,299.67

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