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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,036.64, 12,054.56 and 2,193.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,036.64, 12,054.56 and 2,193.12 is: 3,289.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,036.64 : 12,054.56 = 2,193.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,036.64/12,054.56 = 2,193.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,036.64x = 12,054.56 × 2,193.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,036.64x = 26,437,096.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,437,096.63/8,036.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,289.57

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