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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,049.82, 12,073.28 and 2,205.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,049.82, 12,073.28 and 2,205.06 is: 3,307.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,049.82 : 12,073.28 = 2,205.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,049.82/12,073.28 = 2,205.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,049.82x = 12,073.28 × 2,205.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,049.82x = 26,622,306.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,622,306.80/8,049.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,307.19

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