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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,045.82, 12,068.74 and 2,202.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,045.82, 12,068.74 and 2,202.48 is: 3,303.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,045.82 : 12,068.74 = 2,202.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,045.82/12,068.74 = 2,202.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,045.82x = 12,068.74 × 2,202.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,045.82x = 26,581,158.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,581,158.48/8,045.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,303.72

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