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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,050.74, 12,073.92 and 2,205.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,050.74, 12,073.92 and 2,205.96 is: 3,308.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,050.74 : 12,073.92 = 2,205.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,050.74/12,073.92 = 2,205.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,050.74x = 12,073.92 × 2,205.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,050.74x = 26,634,584.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,634,584.56/8,050.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,308.34

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