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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,046.18, 12,067.88 and 2,201.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,046.18, 12,067.88 and 2,201.40 is: 3,301.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,046.18 : 12,067.88 = 2,201.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,046.18/12,067.88 = 2,201.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,046.18x = 12,067.88 × 2,201.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,046.18x = 26,566,220.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,566,220.03/8,046.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,301.72

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