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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,036.82, 12,055.23 and 2,193.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,036.82, 12,055.23 and 2,193.48 is: 3,290.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,036.82 : 12,055.23 = 2,193.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,036.82/12,055.23 = 2,193.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,036.82x = 12,055.23 × 2,193.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,036.82x = 26,442,905.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,442,905.90/8,036.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,290.22

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