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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,027.03, 12,037.16 and 2,405.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,027.03, 12,037.16 and 2,405.50 is: 3,607.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,027.03 : 12,037.16 = 2,405.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,027.03/12,037.16 = 2,405.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,027.03x = 12,037.16 × 2,405.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,027.03x = 28,955,386.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,955,386.31/8,027.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,607.23

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