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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,032.16, 12,046.86 and 2,189.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,032.16, 12,046.86 and 2,189.24 is: 3,283.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,032.16 : 12,046.86 = 2,189.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,032.16/12,046.86 = 2,189.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,032.16x = 12,046.86 × 2,189.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,032.16x = 26,373,467.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,373,467.79/8,032.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,283.48

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