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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,036.78, 12,053.27 and 2,192

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,036.78, 12,053.27 and 2,192 is: 3,287.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,036.78 : 12,053.27 = 2,192 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,036.78/12,053.27 = 2,192/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,036.78x = 12,053.27 × 2,192
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,036.78x = 26,420,767.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,420,767.84/8,036.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,287.48

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