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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,040.11, 12,060.36 and 2,196.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,040.11, 12,060.36 and 2,196.77 is: 3,295.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,040.11 : 12,060.36 = 2,196.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,040.11/12,060.36 = 2,196.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,040.11x = 12,060.36 × 2,196.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,040.11x = 26,493,776.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,493,776.74/8,040.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,295.20

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