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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,049.88, 12,074.69 and 2,206.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,049.88, 12,074.69 and 2,206.49 is: 3,309.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,049.88 : 12,074.69 = 2,206.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,049.88/12,074.69 = 2,206.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,049.88x = 12,074.69 × 2,206.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,049.88x = 26,642,682.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,642,682.74/8,049.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,309.70

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