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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,034.96, 12,050.52 and 2,192.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,034.96, 12,050.52 and 2,192.04 is: 3,287.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,034.96 : 12,050.52 = 2,192.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,034.96/12,050.52 = 2,192.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,034.96x = 12,050.52 × 2,192.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,034.96x = 26,415,221.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,415,221.86/8,034.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,287.54

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