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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,035.26, 12,053.01 and 2,191.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,035.26, 12,053.01 and 2,191.87 is: 3,287.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,035.26 : 12,053.01 = 2,191.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,035.26/12,053.01 = 2,191.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,035.26x = 12,053.01 × 2,191.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,035.26x = 26,418,631.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,418,631.03/8,035.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,287.84

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