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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,033.34, 12,050.33 and 2,189.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,033.34, 12,050.33 and 2,189.93 is: 3,284.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,033.34 : 12,050.33 = 2,189.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,033.34/12,050.33 = 2,189.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,033.34x = 12,050.33 × 2,189.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,033.34x = 26,389,379.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,389,379.18/8,033.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,284.98

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