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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,033.58, 12,049.16 and 2,190.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,033.58, 12,049.16 and 2,190.65 is: 3,285.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,033.58 : 12,049.16 = 2,190.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,033.58/12,049.16 = 2,190.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,033.58x = 12,049.16 × 2,190.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,033.58x = 26,395,421.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,395,421.15/8,033.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,285.64

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