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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,196.38, 12,294.56 and 2,040.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,196.38, 12,294.56 and 2,040.38 is: 3,060.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,196.38 : 12,294.56 = 2,040.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,196.38/12,294.56 = 2,040.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,196.38x = 12,294.56 × 2,040.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,196.38x = 25,085,574.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,085,574.33/8,196.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,060.57

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