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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,247.62, 12,371.25 and 2,007.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,247.62, 12,371.25 and 2,007.66 is: 3,011.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,247.62 : 12,371.25 = 2,007.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,247.62/12,371.25 = 2,007.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,247.62x = 12,371.25 × 2,007.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,247.62x = 24,837,263.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,837,263.78/8,247.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,011.45

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