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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,037.66, 12,055.13 and 2,192.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,037.66, 12,055.13 and 2,192.91 is: 3,288.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,037.66 : 12,055.13 = 2,192.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,037.66/12,055.13 = 2,192.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,037.66x = 12,055.13 × 2,192.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,037.66x = 26,435,767.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,435,767.18/8,037.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,288.99

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