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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,041.11, 12,061.86 and 2,197.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,041.11, 12,061.86 and 2,197.77 is: 3,296.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,041.11 : 12,061.86 = 2,197.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,041.11/12,061.86 = 2,197.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,041.11x = 12,061.86 × 2,197.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,041.11x = 26,509,194.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,509,194.05/8,041.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,296.71

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