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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,240.63, 12,360.84 and 2,000.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,240.63, 12,360.84 and 2,000.71 is: 3,001.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,240.63 : 12,360.84 = 2,000.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,240.63/12,360.84 = 2,000.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,240.63x = 12,360.84 × 2,000.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,240.63x = 24,730,394.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,730,394.39/8,240.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,001.03

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