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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,046.58, 12,069.86 and 2,203.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,046.58, 12,069.86 and 2,203.24 is: 3,304.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,046.58 : 12,069.86 = 2,203.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,046.58/12,069.86 = 2,203.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,046.58x = 12,069.86 × 2,203.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,046.58x = 26,592,798.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,592,798.35/8,046.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,304.86

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