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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,164.71, 12,247.07 and 2,008.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,164.71, 12,247.07 and 2,008.71 is: 3,013.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,164.71 : 12,247.07 = 2,008.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,164.71/12,247.07 = 2,008.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,164.71x = 12,247.07 × 2,008.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,164.71x = 24,600,801.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,600,801.94/8,164.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,013.07

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