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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,048.94, 12,072.24 and 2,206.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,048.94, 12,072.24 and 2,206.02 is: 3,308.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,048.94 : 12,072.24 = 2,206.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,048.94/12,072.24 = 2,206.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,048.94x = 12,072.24 × 2,206.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,048.94x = 26,631,602.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,631,602.88/8,048.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,308.71

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