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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,038.60, 12,055.96 and 2,195.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,038.60, 12,055.96 and 2,195.24 is: 3,292.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,038.60 : 12,055.96 = 2,195.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,038.60/12,055.96 = 2,195.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,038.60x = 12,055.96 × 2,195.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,038.60x = 26,465,725.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,465,725.63/8,038.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,292.33

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