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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,045.96, 12,069.30 and 2,202.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,045.96, 12,069.30 and 2,202.44 is: 3,303.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,045.96 : 12,069.30 = 2,202.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,045.96/12,069.30 = 2,202.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,045.96x = 12,069.30 × 2,202.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,045.96x = 26,581,909.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,581,909.09/8,045.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,303.76

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