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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,035.08, 12,053.34 and 2,191.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,035.08, 12,053.34 and 2,191.72 is: 3,287.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,035.08 : 12,053.34 = 2,191.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,035.08/12,053.34 = 2,191.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,035.08x = 12,053.34 × 2,191.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,035.08x = 26,417,546.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,417,546.34/8,035.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,287.78

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