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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,048.63, 12,071.64 and 2,203.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,048.63, 12,071.64 and 2,203.87 is: 3,305.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,048.63 : 12,071.64 = 2,203.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,048.63/12,071.64 = 2,203.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,048.63x = 12,071.64 × 2,203.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,048.63x = 26,604,295.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,604,295.07/8,048.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,305.45

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