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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,049.24, 12,073.83 and 2,206.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,049.24, 12,073.83 and 2,206.31 is: 3,309.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,049.24 : 12,073.83 = 2,206.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,049.24/12,073.83 = 2,206.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,049.24x = 12,073.83 × 2,206.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,049.24x = 26,638,551.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,638,551.50/8,049.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,309.45

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