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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,033.84, 12,050.40 and 2,190.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,033.84, 12,050.40 and 2,190.43 is: 3,285.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,033.84 : 12,050.40 = 2,190.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,033.84/12,050.40 = 2,190.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,033.84x = 12,050.40 × 2,190.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,033.84x = 26,395,497.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,395,497.42/8,033.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,285.54

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