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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,017.10, 12,026.78 and 2,470.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,017.10, 12,026.78 and 2,470.89 is: 3,706.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,017.10 : 12,026.78 = 2,470.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,017.10/12,026.78 = 2,470.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,017.10x = 12,026.78 × 2,470.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,017.10x = 29,716,838.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,716,838.08/8,017.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,706.68

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