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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,046.98, 12,070.46 and 2,204.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,046.98, 12,070.46 and 2,204.05 is: 3,306.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,046.98 : 12,070.46 = 2,204.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,046.98/12,070.46 = 2,204.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,046.98x = 12,070.46 × 2,204.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,046.98x = 26,603,872.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,603,872.70/8,046.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,306.07

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