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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,045.93, 12,068.90 and 2,202.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,045.93, 12,068.90 and 2,202.59 is: 3,303.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,045.93 : 12,068.90 = 2,202.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,045.93/12,068.90 = 2,202.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,045.93x = 12,068.90 × 2,202.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,045.93x = 26,582,865.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,582,865.87/8,045.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,303.89

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