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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,017.16, 12,027.06 and 2,470.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,017.16, 12,027.06 and 2,470.51 is: 3,706.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,017.16 : 12,027.06 = 2,470.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,017.16/12,027.06 = 2,470.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,017.16x = 12,027.06 × 2,470.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,017.16x = 29,712,941.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,712,941.93/8,017.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,706.17

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