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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,240.69, 12,360.93 and 2,000.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,240.69, 12,360.93 and 2,000.75 is: 3,001.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,240.69 : 12,360.93 = 2,000.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,240.69/12,360.93 = 2,000.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,240.69x = 12,360.93 × 2,000.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,240.69x = 24,731,130.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,731,130.70/8,240.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,001.10

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