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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,034.71, 12,050.82 and 2,191.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,034.71, 12,050.82 and 2,191.77 is: 3,287.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,034.71 : 12,050.82 = 2,191.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,034.71/12,050.82 = 2,191.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,034.71x = 12,050.82 × 2,191.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,034.71x = 26,412,625.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,412,625.75/8,034.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,287.32

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