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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,033.71, 12,050.21 and 2,190.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,033.71, 12,050.21 and 2,190.32 is: 3,285.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,033.71 : 12,050.21 = 2,190.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,033.71/12,050.21 = 2,190.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,033.71x = 12,050.21 × 2,190.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,033.71x = 26,393,744.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,393,744.76/8,033.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,285.38

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