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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,034.27, 12,051.05 and 2,190.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,034.27, 12,051.05 and 2,190.87 is: 3,286.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,034.27 : 12,051.05 = 2,190.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,034.27/12,051.05 = 2,190.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,034.27x = 12,051.05 × 2,190.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,034.27x = 26,402,272.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,402,272.96/8,034.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,286.21

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