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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,033.99, 12,049.16 and 2,191.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,033.99, 12,049.16 and 2,191.05 is: 3,286.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,033.99 : 12,049.16 = 2,191.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,033.99/12,049.16 = 2,191.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,033.99x = 12,049.16 × 2,191.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,033.99x = 26,400,301.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,400,301.06/8,033.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,286.08

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