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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,040.29, 12,060.44 and 2,196.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,040.29, 12,060.44 and 2,196.87 is: 3,295.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,040.29 : 12,060.44 = 2,196.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,040.29/12,060.44 = 2,196.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,040.29x = 12,060.44 × 2,196.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,040.29x = 26,495,207.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,495,207.84/8,040.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,295.31

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