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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,036.33, 12,053.28 and 2,193.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,036.33, 12,053.28 and 2,193.40 is: 3,289.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,036.33 : 12,053.28 = 2,193.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,036.33/12,053.28 = 2,193.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,036.33x = 12,053.28 × 2,193.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,036.33x = 26,437,664.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,437,664.35/8,036.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,289.77

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