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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,039.25, 12,057.39 and 2,195.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,039.25, 12,057.39 and 2,195.10 is: 3,292.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,039.25 : 12,057.39 = 2,195.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,039.25/12,057.39 = 2,195.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,039.25x = 12,057.39 × 2,195.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,039.25x = 26,467,176.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,467,176.79/8,039.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,292.24

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