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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,036.08, 12,054.84 and 2,192.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,036.08, 12,054.84 and 2,192.72 is: 3,289.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,036.08 : 12,054.84 = 2,192.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,036.08/12,054.84 = 2,192.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,036.08x = 12,054.84 × 2,192.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,036.08x = 26,432,888.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,432,888.76/8,036.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,289.28

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