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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,048.08, 12,071.89 and 2,204.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,048.08, 12,071.89 and 2,204.69 is: 3,306.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,048.08 : 12,071.89 = 2,204.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,048.08/12,071.89 = 2,204.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,048.08x = 12,071.89 × 2,204.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,048.08x = 26,614,705.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,614,705.16/8,048.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,306.97

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