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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,035.83, 12,052.53 and 2,192.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,035.83, 12,052.53 and 2,192.90 is: 3,289.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,035.83 : 12,052.53 = 2,192.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,035.83/12,052.53 = 2,192.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,035.83x = 12,052.53 × 2,192.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,035.83x = 26,429,993.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,429,993.04/8,035.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,289.02

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