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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,033.65, 12,050.11 and 2,190.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,033.65, 12,050.11 and 2,190.26 is: 3,285.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,033.65 : 12,050.11 = 2,190.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,033.65/12,050.11 = 2,190.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,033.65x = 12,050.11 × 2,190.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,033.65x = 26,392,819.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,392,819.15/8,033.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,285.29

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