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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,033.16, 12,048.36 and 2,190.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,033.16, 12,048.36 and 2,190.24 is: 3,284.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,033.16 : 12,048.36 = 2,190.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,033.16/12,048.36 = 2,190.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,033.16x = 12,048.36 × 2,190.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,033.16x = 26,388,800.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,388,800.01/8,033.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,284.98

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