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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,037.53, 12,056.17 and 2,194.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,037.53, 12,056.17 and 2,194.12 is: 3,291.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,037.53 : 12,056.17 = 2,194.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,037.53/12,056.17 = 2,194.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,037.53x = 12,056.17 × 2,194.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,037.53x = 26,452,678.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,452,678.24/8,037.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,291.15

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