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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,039.06, 12,058.92 and 2,195.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,039.06, 12,058.92 and 2,195.66 is: 3,293.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,039.06 : 12,058.92 = 2,195.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,039.06/12,058.92 = 2,195.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,039.06x = 12,058.92 × 2,195.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,039.06x = 26,477,244.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,477,244.43/8,039.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,293.57

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