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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,018.26, 12,027.47 and 2,471.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,018.26, 12,027.47 and 2,471.65 is: 3,707.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,018.26 : 12,027.47 = 2,471.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,018.26/12,027.47 = 2,471.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,018.26x = 12,027.47 × 2,471.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,018.26x = 29,727,696.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,727,696.23/8,018.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,707.50

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