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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,040.24, 12,061.19 and 2,196.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,040.24, 12,061.19 and 2,196.86 is: 3,295.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,040.24 : 12,061.19 = 2,196.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,040.24/12,061.19 = 2,196.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,040.24x = 12,061.19 × 2,196.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,040.24x = 26,496,691.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,496,691.05/8,040.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,295.51

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