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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,046.48, 12,070.08 and 2,202.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,046.48, 12,070.08 and 2,202.30 is: 3,303.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,046.48 : 12,070.08 = 2,202.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,046.48/12,070.08 = 2,202.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,046.48x = 12,070.08 × 2,202.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,046.48x = 26,581,937.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,581,937.18/8,046.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,303.55

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