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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,032.29, 12,048.21 and 2,188.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,032.29, 12,048.21 and 2,188.89 is: 3,283.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,032.29 : 12,048.21 = 2,188.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,032.29/12,048.21 = 2,188.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,032.29x = 12,048.21 × 2,188.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,032.29x = 26,372,206.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,372,206.39/8,032.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,283.27

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