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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,195.76, 12,293.72 and 2,039.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,195.76, 12,293.72 and 2,039.76 is: 3,059.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,195.76 : 12,293.72 = 2,039.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,195.76/12,293.72 = 2,039.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,195.76x = 12,293.72 × 2,039.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,195.76x = 25,076,238.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,076,238.31/8,195.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,059.66

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