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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,196.16, 12,294.24 and 2,040.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,196.16, 12,294.24 and 2,040.16 is: 3,060.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,196.16 : 12,294.24 = 2,040.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,196.16/12,294.24 = 2,040.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,196.16x = 12,294.24 × 2,040.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,196.16x = 25,082,216.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,082,216.68/8,196.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,060.24

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