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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,033.32, 12,048.48 and 2,188.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,033.32, 12,048.48 and 2,188.57 is: 3,282.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,033.32 : 12,048.48 = 2,188.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,033.32/12,048.48 = 2,188.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,033.32x = 12,048.48 × 2,188.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,033.32x = 26,368,941.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,368,941.87/8,033.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,282.45

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