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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,157.33, 12,236.01 and 2,001.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,157.33, 12,236.01 and 2,001.33 is: 3,002.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,157.33 : 12,236.01 = 2,001.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,157.33/12,236.01 = 2,001.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,157.33x = 12,236.01 × 2,001.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,157.33x = 24,488,283.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,488,283.89/8,157.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,002.00

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