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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,247.01, 12,370.54 and 2,007.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,247.01, 12,370.54 and 2,007.02 is: 3,010.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,247.01 : 12,370.54 = 2,007.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,247.01/12,370.54 = 2,007.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,247.01x = 12,370.54 × 2,007.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,247.01x = 24,827,950.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,827,950.86/8,247.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,010.54

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