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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,038.50, 12,057.91 and 2,195.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,038.50, 12,057.91 and 2,195.27 is: 3,292.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,038.50 : 12,057.91 = 2,195.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,038.50/12,057.91 = 2,195.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,038.50x = 12,057.91 × 2,195.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,038.50x = 26,470,302.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,470,302.31/8,038.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,292.94

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