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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,045.69, 12,069.35 and 2,202.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,045.69, 12,069.35 and 2,202.29 is: 3,303.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,045.69 : 12,069.35 = 2,202.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,045.69/12,069.35 = 2,202.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,045.69x = 12,069.35 × 2,202.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,045.69x = 26,580,137.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,580,137.45/8,045.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,303.65

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