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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,033.49, 12,048.08 and 2,188.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,033.49, 12,048.08 and 2,188.71 is: 3,282.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,033.49 : 12,048.08 = 2,188.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,033.49/12,048.08 = 2,188.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,033.49x = 12,048.08 × 2,188.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,033.49x = 26,369,742.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,369,742.23/8,033.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,282.48

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