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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,047.53, 12,071.97 and 2,204.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,047.53, 12,071.97 and 2,204.19 is: 3,306.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,047.53 : 12,071.97 = 2,204.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,047.53/12,071.97 = 2,204.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,047.53x = 12,071.97 × 2,204.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,047.53x = 26,608,915.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,608,915.55/8,047.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,306.47

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