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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,049.12, 12,073.26 and 2,205.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,049.12, 12,073.26 and 2,205.33 is: 3,307.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,049.12 : 12,073.26 = 2,205.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,049.12/12,073.26 = 2,205.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,049.12x = 12,073.26 × 2,205.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,049.12x = 26,625,522.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,625,522.48/8,049.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,307.88

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