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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,241.17, 12,361.65 and 2,001.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,241.17, 12,361.65 and 2,001.24 is: 3,001.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,241.17 : 12,361.65 = 2,001.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,241.17/12,361.65 = 2,001.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,241.17x = 12,361.65 × 2,001.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,241.17x = 24,738,628.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,738,628.45/8,241.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,001.84

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