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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,050.22, 12,073.98 and 2,205.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,050.22, 12,073.98 and 2,205.80 is: 3,308.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,050.22 : 12,073.98 = 2,205.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,050.22/12,073.98 = 2,205.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,050.22x = 12,073.98 × 2,205.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,050.22x = 26,632,785.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,632,785.08/8,050.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,308.33

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