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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,241.07, 12,361.49 and 2,001.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,241.07, 12,361.49 and 2,001.13 is: 3,001.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,241.07 : 12,361.49 = 2,001.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,241.07/12,361.49 = 2,001.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,241.07x = 12,361.49 × 2,001.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,241.07x = 24,736,948.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,736,948.48/8,241.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,001.67

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