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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,049.72, 12,074.88 and 2,206.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,049.72, 12,074.88 and 2,206.32 is: 3,309.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,049.72 : 12,074.88 = 2,206.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,049.72/12,074.88 = 2,206.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,049.72x = 12,074.88 × 2,206.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,049.72x = 26,641,049.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,641,049.24/8,049.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,309.56

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