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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,047.24, 12,070.83 and 2,204.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,047.24, 12,070.83 and 2,204.29 is: 3,306.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,047.24 : 12,070.83 = 2,204.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,047.24/12,070.83 = 2,204.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,047.24x = 12,070.83 × 2,204.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,047.24x = 26,607,609.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,607,609.86/8,047.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,306.43

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