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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,049.31, 12,072.68 and 2,204.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,049.31, 12,072.68 and 2,204.55 is: 3,306.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,049.31 : 12,072.68 = 2,204.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,049.31/12,072.68 = 2,204.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,049.31x = 12,072.68 × 2,204.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,049.31x = 26,614,815.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,614,815.67/8,049.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,306.47

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