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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,037.60, 12,054.46 and 2,194.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,037.60, 12,054.46 and 2,194.24 is: 3,290.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,037.60 : 12,054.46 = 2,194.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,037.60/12,054.46 = 2,194.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,037.60x = 12,054.46 × 2,194.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,037.60x = 26,450,378.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,450,378.31/8,037.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,290.83

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