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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,036.06, 12,052.69 and 2,191.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,036.06, 12,052.69 and 2,191.30 is: 3,286.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,036.06 : 12,052.69 = 2,191.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,036.06/12,052.69 = 2,191.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,036.06x = 12,052.69 × 2,191.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,036.06x = 26,411,023.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,411,023.99/8,036.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,286.57

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