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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,017.35, 12,027.16 and 2,471.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,017.35, 12,027.16 and 2,471.14 is: 3,707.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,017.35 : 12,027.16 = 2,471.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,017.35/12,027.16 = 2,471.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,017.35x = 12,027.16 × 2,471.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,017.35x = 29,720,796.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,720,796.16/8,017.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,707.06

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