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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,048.98, 12,073.88 and 2,205.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,048.98, 12,073.88 and 2,205.64 is: 3,308.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,048.98 : 12,073.88 = 2,205.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,048.98/12,073.88 = 2,205.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,048.98x = 12,073.88 × 2,205.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,048.98x = 26,630,632.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,630,632.68/8,048.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,308.57

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