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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,040.54, 12,060.90 and 2,197.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,040.54, 12,060.90 and 2,197.15 is: 3,295.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,040.54 : 12,060.90 = 2,197.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,040.54/12,060.90 = 2,197.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,040.54x = 12,060.90 × 2,197.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,040.54x = 26,499,606.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,499,606.44/8,040.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,295.75

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