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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,033.82, 12,049.35 and 2,190.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,033.82, 12,049.35 and 2,190.44 is: 3,285.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,033.82 : 12,049.35 = 2,190.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,033.82/12,049.35 = 2,190.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,033.82x = 12,049.35 × 2,190.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,033.82x = 26,393,317.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,393,317.97/8,033.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,285.28

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