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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,037.28, 12,054.56 and 2,192.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,037.28, 12,054.56 and 2,192.54 is: 3,288.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,037.28 : 12,054.56 = 2,192.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,037.28/12,054.56 = 2,192.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,037.28x = 12,054.56 × 2,192.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,037.28x = 26,430,104.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,430,104.98/8,037.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,288.44

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