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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,038.62, 12,058.02 and 2,195.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,038.62, 12,058.02 and 2,195.34 is: 3,293.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,038.62 : 12,058.02 = 2,195.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,038.62/12,058.02 = 2,195.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,038.62x = 12,058.02 × 2,195.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,038.62x = 26,471,453.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,471,453.63/8,038.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,293.03

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