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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,035.23, 12,051.23 and 2,191.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,035.23, 12,051.23 and 2,191.35 is: 3,286.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,035.23 : 12,051.23 = 2,191.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,035.23/12,051.23 = 2,191.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,035.23x = 12,051.23 × 2,191.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,035.23x = 26,408,451.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,408,451.90/8,035.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,286.58

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