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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,045.58, 12,068.70 and 2,202.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,045.58, 12,068.70 and 2,202.18 is: 3,303.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,045.58 : 12,068.70 = 2,202.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,045.58/12,068.70 = 2,202.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,045.58x = 12,068.70 × 2,202.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,045.58x = 26,577,449.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,577,449.77/8,045.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,303.36

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