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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,016.85, 12,025.55 and 2,470.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,016.85, 12,025.55 and 2,470.15 is: 3,705.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,016.85 : 12,025.55 = 2,470.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,016.85/12,025.55 = 2,470.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,016.85x = 12,025.55 × 2,470.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,016.85x = 29,704,912.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,704,912.33/8,016.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,705.31

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