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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,083.50, 12,125.24 and 2,240.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,083.50, 12,125.24 and 2,240.10 is: 3,360.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,083.50 : 12,125.24 = 2,240.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,083.50/12,125.24 = 2,240.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,083.50x = 12,125.24 × 2,240.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,083.50x = 27,161,750.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,161,750.12/8,083.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,360.15

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