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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,035.82, 12,052.35 and 2,192.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,035.82, 12,052.35 and 2,192.44 is: 3,288.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,035.82 : 12,052.35 = 2,192.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,035.82/12,052.35 = 2,192.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,035.82x = 12,052.35 × 2,192.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,035.82x = 26,424,054.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,424,054.23/8,035.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,288.28

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