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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,017.79, 12,028.26 and 2,470.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,017.79, 12,028.26 and 2,470.19 is: 3,705.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,017.79 : 12,028.26 = 2,470.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,017.79/12,028.26 = 2,470.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,017.79x = 12,028.26 × 2,470.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,017.79x = 29,712,087.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,712,087.57/8,017.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,705.77

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