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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,204.44, 12,306.69 and 2,048.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,204.44, 12,306.69 and 2,048.44 is: 3,072.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,204.44 : 12,306.69 = 2,048.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,204.44/12,306.69 = 2,048.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,204.44x = 12,306.69 × 2,048.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,204.44x = 25,209,516.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,209,516.06/8,204.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,072.67

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