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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,039.94, 12,058.74 and 2,197.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,039.94, 12,058.74 and 2,197.02 is: 3,295.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,039.94 : 12,058.74 = 2,197.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,039.94/12,058.74 = 2,197.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,039.94x = 12,058.74 × 2,197.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,039.94x = 26,493,292.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,493,292.95/8,039.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,295.21

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