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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,192.39, 12,288.60 and 2,036.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,192.39, 12,288.60 and 2,036.39 is: 3,054.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,192.39 : 12,288.60 = 2,036.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,192.39/12,288.60 = 2,036.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,192.39x = 12,288.60 × 2,036.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,192.39x = 25,024,407.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,024,407.78/8,192.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,054.59

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