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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,035.68, 12,053.36 and 2,192.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,035.68, 12,053.36 and 2,192.24 is: 3,288.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,035.68 : 12,053.36 = 2,192.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,035.68/12,053.36 = 2,192.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,035.68x = 12,053.36 × 2,192.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,035.68x = 26,423,857.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,423,857.93/8,035.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,288.32

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