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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,048.94, 12,073.43 and 2,205.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,048.94, 12,073.43 and 2,205.54 is: 3,308.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,048.94 : 12,073.43 = 2,205.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,048.94/12,073.43 = 2,205.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,048.94x = 12,073.43 × 2,205.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,048.94x = 26,628,432.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,628,432.80/8,048.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,308.32

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