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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,049.09, 12,071.51 and 2,204.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,049.09, 12,071.51 and 2,204.34 is: 3,305.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,049.09 : 12,071.51 = 2,204.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,049.09/12,071.51 = 2,204.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,049.09x = 12,071.51 × 2,204.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,049.09x = 26,609,712.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,609,712.35/8,049.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,305.93

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