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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,038.32, 12,057.48 and 2,194.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,038.32, 12,057.48 and 2,194.80 is: 3,292.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,038.32 : 12,057.48 = 2,194.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,038.32/12,057.48 = 2,194.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,038.32x = 12,057.48 × 2,194.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,038.32x = 26,463,757.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,463,757.10/8,038.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,292.20

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