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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,036.34, 12,054.53 and 2,192.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,036.34, 12,054.53 and 2,192.94 is: 3,289.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,036.34 : 12,054.53 = 2,192.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,036.34/12,054.53 = 2,192.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,036.34x = 12,054.53 × 2,192.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,036.34x = 26,434,861.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,434,861.02/8,036.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,289.42

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