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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,041.08, 12,061.25 and 2,197.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,041.08, 12,061.25 and 2,197.68 is: 3,296.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,041.08 : 12,061.25 = 2,197.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,041.08/12,061.25 = 2,197.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,041.08x = 12,061.25 × 2,197.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,041.08x = 26,506,767.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,506,767.90/8,041.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,296.42

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