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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,037.85, 12,055.20 and 2,193.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,037.85, 12,055.20 and 2,193.07 is: 3,289.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,037.85 : 12,055.20 = 2,193.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,037.85/12,055.20 = 2,193.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,037.85x = 12,055.20 × 2,193.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,037.85x = 26,437,897.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,437,897.46/8,037.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,289.18

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