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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,034.42, 12,050.73 and 2,190.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,034.42, 12,050.73 and 2,190.54 is: 3,285.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,034.42 : 12,050.73 = 2,190.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,034.42/12,050.73 = 2,190.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,034.42x = 12,050.73 × 2,190.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,034.42x = 26,397,606.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,397,606.09/8,034.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,285.56

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