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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,013.23, 12,021.63 and 2,467.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,013.23, 12,021.63 and 2,467.07 is: 3,701.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,013.23 : 12,021.63 = 2,467.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,013.23/12,021.63 = 2,467.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,013.23x = 12,021.63 × 2,467.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,013.23x = 29,658,202.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,658,202.72/8,013.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,701.15

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