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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,050.50, 12,074.45 and 2,205.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,050.50, 12,074.45 and 2,205.74 is: 3,308.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,050.50 : 12,074.45 = 2,205.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,050.50/12,074.45 = 2,205.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,050.50x = 12,074.45 × 2,205.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,050.50x = 26,633,097.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,633,097.34/8,050.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,308.25

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