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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,050.12, 12,073.89 and 2,205.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,050.12, 12,073.89 and 2,205.36 is: 3,307.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,050.12 : 12,073.89 = 2,205.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,050.12/12,073.89 = 2,205.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,050.12x = 12,073.89 × 2,205.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,050.12x = 26,627,274.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,627,274.05/8,050.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,307.69

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