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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,035.35, 12,051.45 and 2,190.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,035.35, 12,051.45 and 2,190.57 is: 3,285.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,035.35 : 12,051.45 = 2,190.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,035.35/12,051.45 = 2,190.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,035.35x = 12,051.45 × 2,190.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,035.35x = 26,399,544.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,399,544.83/8,035.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,285.43

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