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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,045.37, 12,067.99 and 2,201.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,045.37, 12,067.99 and 2,201.96 is: 3,302.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,045.37 : 12,067.99 = 2,201.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,045.37/12,067.99 = 2,201.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,045.37x = 12,067.99 × 2,201.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,045.37x = 26,573,255.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,573,255.93/8,045.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,302.93

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