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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,050.48, 12,074.08 and 2,206.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,050.48, 12,074.08 and 2,206.64 is: 3,309.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,050.48 : 12,074.08 = 2,206.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,050.48/12,074.08 = 2,206.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,050.48x = 12,074.08 × 2,206.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,050.48x = 26,643,147.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,643,147.89/8,050.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,309.51

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