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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,035.68, 12,052.14 and 2,190.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,035.68, 12,052.14 and 2,190.90 is: 3,285.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,035.68 : 12,052.14 = 2,190.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,035.68/12,052.14 = 2,190.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,035.68x = 12,052.14 × 2,190.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,035.68x = 26,405,033.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,405,033.53/8,035.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,285.97

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