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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,017.23, 12,027.16 and 2,470.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,017.23, 12,027.16 and 2,470.57 is: 3,706.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,017.23 : 12,027.16 = 2,470.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,017.23/12,027.16 = 2,470.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,017.23x = 12,027.16 × 2,470.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,017.23x = 29,713,940.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,713,940.68/8,017.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,706.26

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