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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,036.52, 12,053.85 and 2,192.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,036.52, 12,053.85 and 2,192.64 is: 3,288.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,036.52 : 12,053.85 = 2,192.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,036.52/12,053.85 = 2,192.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,036.52x = 12,053.85 × 2,192.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,036.52x = 26,429,753.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,429,753.66/8,036.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,288.71

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