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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,033.19, 12,048.87 and 2,190.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,033.19, 12,048.87 and 2,190.26 is: 3,285.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,033.19 : 12,048.87 = 2,190.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,033.19/12,048.87 = 2,190.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,033.19x = 12,048.87 × 2,190.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,033.19x = 26,390,097.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,390,097.76/8,033.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,285.13

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