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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,041.37, 12,061.99 and 2,197.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,041.37, 12,061.99 and 2,197.97 is: 3,296.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,041.37 : 12,061.99 = 2,197.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,041.37/12,061.99 = 2,197.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,041.37x = 12,061.99 × 2,197.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,041.37x = 26,511,820.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,511,820.86/8,041.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,296.93

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