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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,035.84, 12,053.40 and 2,192.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,035.84, 12,053.40 and 2,192.43 is: 3,288.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,035.84 : 12,053.40 = 2,192.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,035.84/12,053.40 = 2,192.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,035.84x = 12,053.40 × 2,192.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,035.84x = 26,426,235.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,426,235.76/8,035.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,288.55

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