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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,247.12, 12,370.50 and 2,007.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,247.12, 12,370.50 and 2,007.16 is: 3,010.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,247.12 : 12,370.50 = 2,007.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,247.12/12,370.50 = 2,007.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,247.12x = 12,370.50 × 2,007.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,247.12x = 24,829,572.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,829,572.78/8,247.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,010.70

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