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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,049.19, 12,072.48 and 2,204.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,049.19, 12,072.48 and 2,204.43 is: 3,306.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,049.19 : 12,072.48 = 2,204.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,049.19/12,072.48 = 2,204.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,049.19x = 12,072.48 × 2,204.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,049.19x = 26,612,942.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,612,942.60/8,049.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,306.29

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