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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,036.50, 12,054.68 and 2,193.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,036.50, 12,054.68 and 2,193.11 is: 3,289.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,036.50 : 12,054.68 = 2,193.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,036.50/12,054.68 = 2,193.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,036.50x = 12,054.68 × 2,193.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,036.50x = 26,437,228.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,437,228.29/8,036.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,289.65

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