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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,035.49, 12,051.07 and 2,190.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,035.49, 12,051.07 and 2,190.71 is: 3,285.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,035.49 : 12,051.07 = 2,190.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,035.49/12,051.07 = 2,190.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,035.49x = 12,051.07 × 2,190.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,035.49x = 26,400,399.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,400,399.56/8,035.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,285.47

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