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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,046.44, 12,069.68 and 2,203.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,046.44, 12,069.68 and 2,203.03 is: 3,304.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,046.44 : 12,069.68 = 2,203.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,046.44/12,069.68 = 2,203.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,046.44x = 12,069.68 × 2,203.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,046.44x = 26,589,871.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,589,871.20/8,046.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,304.55

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