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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,204.13, 12,306.06 and 2,048.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,204.13, 12,306.06 and 2,048.13 is: 3,072.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,204.13 : 12,306.06 = 2,048.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,204.13/12,306.06 = 2,048.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,204.13x = 12,306.06 × 2,048.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,204.13x = 25,204,410.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,204,410.67/8,204.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,072.16

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