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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,033.63, 12,049.99 and 2,110.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,033.63, 12,049.99 and 2,110.51 is: 3,165.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,033.63 : 12,049.99 = 2,110.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,033.63/12,049.99 = 2,110.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,033.63x = 12,049.99 × 2,110.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,033.63x = 25,431,588.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,431,588.99/8,033.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,165.64

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