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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,033.23, 12,050.48 and 2,189.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,033.23, 12,050.48 and 2,189.71 is: 3,284.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,033.23 : 12,050.48 = 2,189.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,033.23/12,050.48 = 2,189.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,033.23x = 12,050.48 × 2,189.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,033.23x = 26,387,056.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,387,056.56/8,033.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,284.74

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