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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,032.64, 12,048.86 and 2,189.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,032.64, 12,048.86 and 2,189.24 is: 3,283.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,032.64 : 12,048.86 = 2,189.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,032.64/12,048.86 = 2,189.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,032.64x = 12,048.86 × 2,189.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,032.64x = 26,377,846.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,377,846.27/8,032.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,283.83

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