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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,045.13, 12,068.24 and 2,201.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,045.13, 12,068.24 and 2,201.79 is: 3,302.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,045.13 : 12,068.24 = 2,201.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,045.13/12,068.24 = 2,201.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,045.13x = 12,068.24 × 2,201.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,045.13x = 26,571,719.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,571,719.14/8,045.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,302.83

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