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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,032.74, 12,049.04 and 2,189.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,032.74, 12,049.04 and 2,189.34 is: 3,283.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,032.74 : 12,049.04 = 2,189.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,032.74/12,049.04 = 2,189.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,032.74x = 12,049.04 × 2,189.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,032.74x = 26,379,445.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,379,445.23/8,032.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,283.99

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