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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,045.68, 12,067.44 and 2,202.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,045.68, 12,067.44 and 2,202.88 is: 3,304.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,045.68 : 12,067.44 = 2,202.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,045.68/12,067.44 = 2,202.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,045.68x = 12,067.44 × 2,202.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,045.68x = 26,583,122.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,583,122.23/8,045.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,304.02

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