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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,044.88, 12,067.86 and 2,201.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,044.88, 12,067.86 and 2,201.54 is: 3,302.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,044.88 : 12,067.86 = 2,201.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,044.88/12,067.86 = 2,201.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,044.88x = 12,067.86 × 2,201.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,044.88x = 26,567,876.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,567,876.50/8,044.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,302.46

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