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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,040.96, 12,061.89 and 2,197.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,040.96, 12,061.89 and 2,197.44 is: 3,296.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,040.96 : 12,061.89 = 2,197.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,040.96/12,061.89 = 2,197.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,040.96x = 12,061.89 × 2,197.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,040.96x = 26,505,279.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,505,279.56/8,040.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,296.28

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