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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,241.03, 12,361.52 and 2,001.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,241.03, 12,361.52 and 2,001.04 is: 3,001.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,241.03 : 12,361.52 = 2,001.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,241.03/12,361.52 = 2,001.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,241.03x = 12,361.52 × 2,001.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,241.03x = 24,735,867.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,735,867.10/8,241.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,001.55

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