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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,048.88, 12,073.19 and 2,205.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,048.88, 12,073.19 and 2,205.49 is: 3,308.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,048.88 : 12,073.19 = 2,205.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,048.88/12,073.19 = 2,205.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,048.88x = 12,073.19 × 2,205.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,048.88x = 26,627,303.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,627,303.95/8,048.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,308.20

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