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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,033.08, 12,048.40 and 2,190.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,033.08, 12,048.40 and 2,190.14 is: 3,284.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,033.08 : 12,048.40 = 2,190.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,033.08/12,048.40 = 2,190.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,033.08x = 12,048.40 × 2,190.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,033.08x = 26,387,682.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,387,682.78/8,033.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,284.88

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