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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,241.13, 12,361.57 and 2,001.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,241.13, 12,361.57 and 2,001.19 is: 3,001.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,241.13 : 12,361.57 = 2,001.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,241.13/12,361.57 = 2,001.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,241.13x = 12,361.57 × 2,001.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,241.13x = 24,737,814.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,737,814.36/8,241.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,001.75

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