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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,038.68, 12,058.08 and 2,195.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,038.68, 12,058.08 and 2,195.88 is: 3,293.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,038.68 : 12,058.08 = 2,195.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,038.68/12,058.08 = 2,195.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,038.68x = 12,058.08 × 2,195.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,038.68x = 26,478,096.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,478,096.71/8,038.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,293.84

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