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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,045.46, 12,068.33 and 2,202.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,045.46, 12,068.33 and 2,202.21 is: 3,303.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,045.46 : 12,068.33 = 2,202.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,045.46/12,068.33 = 2,202.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,045.46x = 12,068.33 × 2,202.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,045.46x = 26,576,986.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,576,986.00/8,045.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,303.35

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