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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,036.58, 12,053.25 and 2,192.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,036.58, 12,053.25 and 2,192.43 is: 3,288.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,036.58 : 12,053.25 = 2,192.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,036.58/12,053.25 = 2,192.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,036.58x = 12,053.25 × 2,192.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,036.58x = 26,425,906.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,425,906.90/8,036.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,288.20

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