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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,038.06, 12,055.69 and 2,193.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,038.06, 12,055.69 and 2,193.30 is: 3,289.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,038.06 : 12,055.69 = 2,193.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,038.06/12,055.69 = 2,193.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,038.06x = 12,055.69 × 2,193.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,038.06x = 26,441,744.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,441,744.88/8,038.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,289.57

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