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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,046.24, 12,069.33 and 2,203.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,046.24, 12,069.33 and 2,203.29 is: 3,304.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,046.24 : 12,069.33 = 2,203.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,046.24/12,069.33 = 2,203.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,046.24x = 12,069.33 × 2,203.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,046.24x = 26,592,234.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,592,234.10/8,046.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,304.93

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