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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,049.25, 12,072.58 and 2,204.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,049.25, 12,072.58 and 2,204.49 is: 3,306.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,049.25 : 12,072.58 = 2,204.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,049.25/12,072.58 = 2,204.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,049.25x = 12,072.58 × 2,204.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,049.25x = 26,613,870.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,613,870.86/8,049.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,306.38

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