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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,035.50, 12,051.08 and 2,190.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,035.50, 12,051.08 and 2,190.72 is: 3,285.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,035.50 : 12,051.08 = 2,190.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,035.50/12,051.08 = 2,190.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,035.50x = 12,051.08 × 2,190.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,035.50x = 26,400,541.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,400,541.98/8,035.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,285.49

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