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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,051.22, 12,074.64 and 2,206.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,051.22, 12,074.64 and 2,206.44 is: 3,309.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,051.22 : 12,074.64 = 2,206.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,051.22/12,074.64 = 2,206.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,051.22x = 12,074.64 × 2,206.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,051.22x = 26,641,968.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,641,968.68/8,051.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,309.06

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