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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,045.04, 12,067.44 and 2,201.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,045.04, 12,067.44 and 2,201.52 is: 3,302.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,045.04 : 12,067.44 = 2,201.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,045.04/12,067.44 = 2,201.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,045.04x = 12,067.44 × 2,201.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,045.04x = 26,566,710.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,566,710.51/8,045.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,302.25

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