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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,157.07, 12,235.61 and 2,001.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,157.07, 12,235.61 and 2,001.07 is: 3,001.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,157.07 : 12,235.61 = 2,001.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,157.07/12,235.61 = 2,001.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,157.07x = 12,235.61 × 2,001.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,157.07x = 24,484,312.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,484,312.10/8,157.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,001.61

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