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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,036.91, 12,055.23 and 2,193.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,036.91, 12,055.23 and 2,193.50 is: 3,290.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,036.91 : 12,055.23 = 2,193.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,036.91/12,055.23 = 2,193.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,036.91x = 12,055.23 × 2,193.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,036.91x = 26,443,086.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,443,086.73/8,036.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,290.21

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