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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,046.60, 12,068.46 and 2,202.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,046.60, 12,068.46 and 2,202.72 is: 3,303.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,046.60 : 12,068.46 = 2,202.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,046.60/12,068.46 = 2,202.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,046.60x = 12,068.46 × 2,202.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,046.60x = 26,583,438.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,583,438.21/8,046.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,303.69

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