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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,083.02, 12,124.60 and 2,240.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,083.02, 12,124.60 and 2,240.09 is: 3,360.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,083.02 : 12,124.60 = 2,240.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,083.02/12,124.60 = 2,240.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,083.02x = 12,124.60 × 2,240.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,083.02x = 27,160,195.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,160,195.21/8,083.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,360.15

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