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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,047.38, 12,070.53 and 2,203.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,047.38, 12,070.53 and 2,203.50 is: 3,305.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,047.38 : 12,070.53 = 2,203.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,047.38/12,070.53 = 2,203.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,047.38x = 12,070.53 × 2,203.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,047.38x = 26,597,412.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,597,412.86/8,047.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,305.10

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