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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,041.46, 12,062.64 and 2,197.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,041.46, 12,062.64 and 2,197.94 is: 3,297.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,041.46 : 12,062.64 = 2,197.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,041.46/12,062.64 = 2,197.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,041.46x = 12,062.64 × 2,197.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,041.46x = 26,512,958.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,512,958.96/8,041.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,297.03

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