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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,045.49, 12,066.37 and 2,202.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,045.49, 12,066.37 and 2,202.55 is: 3,303.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,045.49 : 12,066.37 = 2,202.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,045.49/12,066.37 = 2,202.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,045.49x = 12,066.37 × 2,202.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,045.49x = 26,576,783.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,576,783.24/8,045.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,303.31

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