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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,037.83, 12,056.38 and 2,194.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,037.83, 12,056.38 and 2,194.43 is: 3,291.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,037.83 : 12,056.38 = 2,194.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,037.83/12,056.38 = 2,194.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,037.83x = 12,056.38 × 2,194.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,037.83x = 26,456,816.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,456,816.20/8,037.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,291.54

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