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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,195.80, 12,293.88 and 2,039.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,195.80, 12,293.88 and 2,039.80 is: 3,059.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,195.80 : 12,293.88 = 2,039.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,195.80/12,293.88 = 2,039.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,195.80x = 12,293.88 × 2,039.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,195.80x = 25,077,056.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,077,056.42/8,195.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,059.74

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