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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,036.60, 12,052.96 and 2,193.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,036.60, 12,052.96 and 2,193.24 is: 3,289.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,036.60 : 12,052.96 = 2,193.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,036.60/12,052.96 = 2,193.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,036.60x = 12,052.96 × 2,193.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,036.60x = 26,435,033.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,435,033.99/8,036.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,289.33

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