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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,267.05, 12,400.31 and 2,027.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,267.05, 12,400.31 and 2,027.08 is: 3,040.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,267.05 : 12,400.31 = 2,027.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,267.05/12,400.31 = 2,027.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,267.05x = 12,400.31 × 2,027.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,267.05x = 25,136,420.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,136,420.39/8,267.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,040.56

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