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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,033.71, 12,050.18 and 2,110.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,033.71, 12,050.18 and 2,110.45 is: 3,165.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,033.71 : 12,050.18 = 2,110.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,033.71/12,050.18 = 2,110.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,033.71x = 12,050.18 × 2,110.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,033.71x = 25,431,302.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,431,302.38/8,033.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,165.57

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