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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,189.25, 12,283.96 and 2,033.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,189.25, 12,283.96 and 2,033.25 is: 3,049.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,189.25 : 12,283.96 = 2,033.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,189.25/12,283.96 = 2,033.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,189.25x = 12,283.96 × 2,033.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,189.25x = 24,976,361.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,976,361.67/8,189.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,049.90

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