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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,048.96, 12,073.80 and 2,205.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,048.96, 12,073.80 and 2,205.44 is: 3,308.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,048.96 : 12,073.80 = 2,205.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,048.96/12,073.80 = 2,205.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,048.96x = 12,073.80 × 2,205.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,048.96x = 26,628,041.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,628,041.47/8,048.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,308.26

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