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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,042.36, 12,061.94 and 2,197.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,042.36, 12,061.94 and 2,197.58 is: 3,295.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,042.36 : 12,061.94 = 2,197.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,042.36/12,061.94 = 2,197.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,042.36x = 12,061.94 × 2,197.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,042.36x = 26,507,078.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,507,078.11/8,042.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,295.93

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