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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,205.44, 12,308.28 and 2,049.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,205.44, 12,308.28 and 2,049.44 is: 3,074.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,205.44 : 12,308.28 = 2,049.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,205.44/12,308.28 = 2,049.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,205.44x = 12,308.28 × 2,049.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,205.44x = 25,225,081.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,225,081.36/8,205.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,074.19

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