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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,033.81, 12,049.36 and 2,190.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,033.81, 12,049.36 and 2,190.43 is: 3,285.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,033.81 : 12,049.36 = 2,190.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,033.81/12,049.36 = 2,190.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,033.81x = 12,049.36 × 2,190.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,033.81x = 26,393,279.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,393,279.62/8,033.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,285.28

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