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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,042.19, 12,063.29 and 2,198.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,042.19, 12,063.29 and 2,198.36 is: 3,297.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,042.19 : 12,063.29 = 2,198.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,042.19/12,063.29 = 2,198.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,042.19x = 12,063.29 × 2,198.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,042.19x = 26,519,454.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,519,454.20/8,042.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,297.54

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