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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,037.72, 12,056.91 and 2,194.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,037.72, 12,056.91 and 2,194.29 is: 3,291.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,037.72 : 12,056.91 = 2,194.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,037.72/12,056.91 = 2,194.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,037.72x = 12,056.91 × 2,194.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,037.72x = 26,456,357.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,456,357.04/8,037.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,291.53

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