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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,018.06, 12,027.12 and 2,471.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,018.06, 12,027.12 and 2,471.23 is: 3,706.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,018.06 : 12,027.12 = 2,471.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,018.06/12,027.12 = 2,471.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,018.06x = 12,027.12 × 2,471.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,018.06x = 29,721,707.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,721,707.27/8,018.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,706.85

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