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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,247.23, 12,370.84 and 2,007.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,247.23, 12,370.84 and 2,007.24 is: 3,010.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,247.23 : 12,370.84 = 2,007.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,247.23/12,370.84 = 2,007.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,247.23x = 12,370.84 × 2,007.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,247.23x = 24,831,239.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,831,239.56/8,247.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,010.86

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