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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,040.08, 12,060.84 and 2,196.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,040.08, 12,060.84 and 2,196.72 is: 3,295.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,040.08 : 12,060.84 = 2,196.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,040.08/12,060.84 = 2,196.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,040.08x = 12,060.84 × 2,196.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,040.08x = 26,494,288.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,494,288.44/8,040.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,295.28

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