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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,241, 12,361.50 and 2,085

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,241, 12,361.50 and 2,085 is: 3,127.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,241 : 12,361.50 = 2,085 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,241/12,361.50 = 2,085/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,241x = 12,361.50 × 2,085
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,241x = 25,773,727.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,773,727.50/8,241
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,127.50

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