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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,038.92, 12,058.80 and 2,194.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,038.92, 12,058.80 and 2,194.80 is: 3,292.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,038.92 : 12,058.80 = 2,194.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,038.92/12,058.80 = 2,194.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,038.92x = 12,058.80 × 2,194.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,038.92x = 26,466,654.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,466,654.24/8,038.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,292.31

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