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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,033.54, 12,050.33 and 2,190.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,033.54, 12,050.33 and 2,190.20 is: 3,285.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,033.54 : 12,050.33 = 2,190.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,033.54/12,050.33 = 2,190.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,033.54x = 12,050.33 × 2,190.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,033.54x = 26,392,561.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,392,561.56/8,033.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,285.30

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