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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,035.34, 12,053.03 and 2,191.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,035.34, 12,053.03 and 2,191.94 is: 3,287.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,035.34 : 12,053.03 = 2,191.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,035.34/12,053.03 = 2,191.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,035.34x = 12,053.03 × 2,191.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,035.34x = 26,419,518.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,419,518.58/8,035.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,287.92

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