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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,040.59, 12,060.50 and 2,197.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,040.59, 12,060.50 and 2,197.18 is: 3,295.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,040.59 : 12,060.50 = 2,197.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,040.59/12,060.50 = 2,197.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,040.59x = 12,060.50 × 2,197.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,040.59x = 26,499,029.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,499,029.09/8,040.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,295.66

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