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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,189.64, 12,284.30 and 2,033.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,189.64, 12,284.30 and 2,033.64 is: 3,050.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,189.64 : 12,284.30 = 2,033.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,189.64/12,284.30 = 2,033.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,189.64x = 12,284.30 × 2,033.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,189.64x = 24,981,843.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,981,843.85/8,189.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,050.42

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