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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,021.07, 12,026.34 and 2,472.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,021.07, 12,026.34 and 2,472.57 is: 3,707.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,021.07 : 12,026.34 = 2,472.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,021.07/12,026.34 = 2,472.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,021.07x = 12,026.34 × 2,472.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,021.07x = 29,735,967.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,735,967.49/8,021.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,707.23

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