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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,032.35, 12,047.09 and 2,188.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,032.35, 12,047.09 and 2,188.47 is: 3,282.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,032.35 : 12,047.09 = 2,188.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,032.35/12,047.09 = 2,188.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,032.35x = 12,047.09 × 2,188.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,032.35x = 26,364,684.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,364,684.11/8,032.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,282.31

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