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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,035.79, 12,053.77 and 2,192.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,035.79, 12,053.77 and 2,192.40 is: 3,288.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,035.79 : 12,053.77 = 2,192.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,035.79/12,053.77 = 2,192.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,035.79x = 12,053.77 × 2,192.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,035.79x = 26,426,679.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,426,679.87/8,035.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,288.62

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