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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,045.91, 12,068.19 and 2,202.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,045.91, 12,068.19 and 2,202.39 is: 3,303.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,045.91 : 12,068.19 = 2,202.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,045.91/12,068.19 = 2,202.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,045.91x = 12,068.19 × 2,202.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,045.91x = 26,578,860.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,578,860.97/8,045.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,303.40

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