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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,019.07, 12,023.34 and 2,470.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,019.07, 12,023.34 and 2,470.57 is: 3,704.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,019.07 : 12,023.34 = 2,470.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,019.07/12,023.34 = 2,470.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,019.07x = 12,023.34 × 2,470.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,019.07x = 29,704,503.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,704,503.10/8,019.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,704.23

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