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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,040.60, 12,058.96 and 2,197.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,040.60, 12,058.96 and 2,197.24 is: 3,295.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,040.60 : 12,058.96 = 2,197.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,040.60/12,058.96 = 2,197.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,040.60x = 12,058.96 × 2,197.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,040.60x = 26,496,429.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,496,429.27/8,040.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,295.33

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