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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,036.24, 12,054.36 and 2,192.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,036.24, 12,054.36 and 2,192.84 is: 3,289.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,036.24 : 12,054.36 = 2,192.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,036.24/12,054.36 = 2,192.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,036.24x = 12,054.36 × 2,192.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,036.24x = 26,433,282.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,433,282.78/8,036.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,289.26

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