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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,039.04, 12,058.56 and 2,196.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,039.04, 12,058.56 and 2,196.24 is: 3,294.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,039.04 : 12,058.56 = 2,196.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,039.04/12,058.56 = 2,196.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,039.04x = 12,058.56 × 2,196.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,039.04x = 26,483,491.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,483,491.81/8,039.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,294.36

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