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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,017.56, 12,026.36 and 2,470.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,017.56, 12,026.36 and 2,470.73 is: 3,706.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,017.56 : 12,026.36 = 2,470.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,017.56/12,026.36 = 2,470.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,017.56x = 12,026.36 × 2,470.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,017.56x = 29,713,834.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,713,834.49/8,017.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,706.09

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