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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,033.96, 12,050.58 and 2,190.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,033.96, 12,050.58 and 2,190.57 is: 3,285.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,033.96 : 12,050.58 = 2,190.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,033.96/12,050.58 = 2,190.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,033.96x = 12,050.58 × 2,190.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,033.96x = 26,397,639.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,397,639.03/8,033.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,285.76

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