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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,034.85, 12,050.70 and 2,190.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,034.85, 12,050.70 and 2,190.07 is: 3,284.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,034.85 : 12,050.70 = 2,190.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,034.85/12,050.70 = 2,190.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,034.85x = 12,050.70 × 2,190.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,034.85x = 26,391,876.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,391,876.55/8,034.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,284.68

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