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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,036.74, 12,055.04 and 2,193.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,036.74, 12,055.04 and 2,193.34 is: 3,289.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,036.74 : 12,055.04 = 2,193.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,036.74/12,055.04 = 2,193.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,036.74x = 12,055.04 × 2,193.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,036.74x = 26,440,801.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,440,801.43/8,036.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,289.99

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