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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,241.06, 12,361.60 and 2,001.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,241.06, 12,361.60 and 2,001.08 is: 3,001.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,241.06 : 12,361.60 = 2,001.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,241.06/12,361.60 = 2,001.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,241.06x = 12,361.60 × 2,001.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,241.06x = 24,736,550.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,736,550.53/8,241.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,001.62

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