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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,045.48, 12,068.58 and 2,201.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,045.48, 12,068.58 and 2,201.30 is: 3,302.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,045.48 : 12,068.58 = 2,201.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,045.48/12,068.58 = 2,201.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,045.48x = 12,068.58 × 2,201.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,045.48x = 26,566,565.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,566,565.15/8,045.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,302.05

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