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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,033.71, 12,049.32 and 2,190.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,033.71, 12,049.32 and 2,190.77 is: 3,285.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,033.71 : 12,049.32 = 2,190.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,033.71/12,049.32 = 2,190.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,033.71x = 12,049.32 × 2,190.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,033.71x = 26,397,288.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,397,288.78/8,033.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,285.82

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