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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,045.25, 12,067.97 and 2,201.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,045.25, 12,067.97 and 2,201.87 is: 3,302.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,045.25 : 12,067.97 = 2,201.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,045.25/12,067.97 = 2,201.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,045.25x = 12,067.97 × 2,201.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,045.25x = 26,572,029.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,572,029.75/8,045.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,302.82

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