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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,037.44, 12,056.70 and 2,193.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,037.44, 12,056.70 and 2,193.56 is: 3,290.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,037.44 : 12,056.70 = 2,193.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,037.44/12,056.70 = 2,193.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,037.44x = 12,056.70 × 2,193.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,037.44x = 26,447,094.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,447,094.85/8,037.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,290.49

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