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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,033.85, 12,049.20 and 2,189.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,033.85, 12,049.20 and 2,189.07 is: 3,283.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,033.85 : 12,049.20 = 2,189.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,033.85/12,049.20 = 2,189.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,033.85x = 12,049.20 × 2,189.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,033.85x = 26,376,542.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,376,542.24/8,033.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,283.18

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