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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,040.48, 12,060.72 and 2,197.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,040.48, 12,060.72 and 2,197.25 is: 3,295.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,040.48 : 12,060.72 = 2,197.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,040.48/12,060.72 = 2,197.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,040.48x = 12,060.72 × 2,197.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,040.48x = 26,500,356.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,500,356.72/8,040.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,295.87

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