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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,035.77, 12,053.67 and 2,193.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,035.77, 12,053.67 and 2,193.24 is: 3,289.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,035.77 : 12,053.67 = 2,193.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,035.77/12,053.67 = 2,193.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,035.77x = 12,053.67 × 2,193.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,035.77x = 26,436,591.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,436,591.19/8,035.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,289.86

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