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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,195.01, 12,292.55 and 2,039.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,195.01, 12,292.55 and 2,039.01 is: 3,058.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,195.01 : 12,292.55 = 2,039.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,195.01/12,292.55 = 2,039.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,195.01x = 12,292.55 × 2,039.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,195.01x = 25,064,622.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,064,622.18/8,195.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,058.52

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