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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,040.68, 12,059.64 and 2,195.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,040.68, 12,059.64 and 2,195.92 is: 3,293.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,040.68 : 12,059.64 = 2,195.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,040.68/12,059.64 = 2,195.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,040.68x = 12,059.64 × 2,195.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,040.68x = 26,482,004.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,482,004.67/8,040.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,293.50

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