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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,048.37, 12,071.27 and 2,203.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,048.37, 12,071.27 and 2,203.62 is: 3,305.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,048.37 : 12,071.27 = 2,203.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,048.37/12,071.27 = 2,203.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,048.37x = 12,071.27 × 2,203.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,048.37x = 26,600,435.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,600,435.71/8,048.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,305.07

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