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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,035.40, 12,052.98 and 2,192.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,035.40, 12,052.98 and 2,192.00 is: 3,287.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,035.40 : 12,052.98 = 2,192.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,035.40/12,052.98 = 2,192.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,035.40x = 12,052.98 × 2,192.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,035.40x = 26,420,071.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,420,071.90/8,035.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,287.96

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