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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,049.18, 12,072.36 and 2,204.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,049.18, 12,072.36 and 2,204.40 is: 3,306.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,049.18 : 12,072.36 = 2,204.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,049.18/12,072.36 = 2,204.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,049.18x = 12,072.36 × 2,204.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,049.18x = 26,612,310.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,612,310.38/8,049.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,306.21

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