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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,038.28, 12,056.06 and 2,193.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,038.28, 12,056.06 and 2,193.54 is: 3,289.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,038.28 : 12,056.06 = 2,193.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,038.28/12,056.06 = 2,193.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,038.28x = 12,056.06 × 2,193.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,038.28x = 26,445,449.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,445,449.85/8,038.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,289.94

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