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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,046.08, 12,069.96 and 2,202.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,046.08, 12,069.96 and 2,202.69 is: 3,304.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,046.08 : 12,069.96 = 2,202.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,046.08/12,069.96 = 2,202.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,046.08x = 12,069.96 × 2,202.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,046.08x = 26,586,369.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,586,369.18/8,046.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,304.26

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