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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,196.05, 12,294.07 and 2,040.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,196.05, 12,294.07 and 2,040.05 is: 3,060.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,196.05 : 12,294.07 = 2,040.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,196.05/12,294.07 = 2,040.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,196.05x = 12,294.07 × 2,040.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,196.05x = 25,080,543.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,080,543.14/8,196.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,060.08

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