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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,045.13, 12,067.25 and 2,201.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,045.13, 12,067.25 and 2,201.32 is: 3,301.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,045.13 : 12,067.25 = 2,201.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,045.13/12,067.25 = 2,201.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,045.13x = 12,067.25 × 2,201.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,045.13x = 26,563,878.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,563,878.77/8,045.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,301.86

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