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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,039.04, 12,058.44 and 2,195.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,039.04, 12,058.44 and 2,195.64 is: 3,293.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,039.04 : 12,058.44 = 2,195.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,039.04/12,058.44 = 2,195.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,039.04x = 12,058.44 × 2,195.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,039.04x = 26,475,993.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,475,993.20/8,039.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,293.43

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