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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,158.07, 12,237.11 and 2,002.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,158.07, 12,237.11 and 2,002.07 is: 3,003.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,158.07 : 12,237.11 = 2,002.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,158.07/12,237.11 = 2,002.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,158.07x = 12,237.11 × 2,002.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,158.07x = 24,499,550.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,499,550.82/8,158.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,003.11

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