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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,048.73, 12,073.09 and 2,205.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,048.73, 12,073.09 and 2,205.80 is: 3,308.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,048.73 : 12,073.09 = 2,205.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,048.73/12,073.09 = 2,205.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,048.73x = 12,073.09 × 2,205.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,048.73x = 26,630,821.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,630,821.92/8,048.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,308.70

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