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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,046.48, 12,069.71 and 2,203.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,046.48, 12,069.71 and 2,203.55 is: 3,305.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,046.48 : 12,069.71 = 2,203.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,046.48/12,069.71 = 2,203.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,046.48x = 12,069.71 × 2,203.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,046.48x = 26,596,209.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,596,209.47/8,046.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,305.32

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