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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,039.52, 12,058.91 and 2,196.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,039.52, 12,058.91 and 2,196.11 is: 3,294.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,039.52 : 12,058.91 = 2,196.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,039.52/12,058.91 = 2,196.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,039.52x = 12,058.91 × 2,196.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,039.52x = 26,482,720.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,482,720.24/8,039.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,294.07

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