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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,037.36, 12,055.93 and 2,193.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,037.36, 12,055.93 and 2,193.98 is: 3,290.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,037.36 : 12,055.93 = 2,193.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,037.36/12,055.93 = 2,193.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,037.36x = 12,055.93 × 2,193.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,037.36x = 26,450,403.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,450,403.54/8,037.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,290.93

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