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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,267.44, 12,401.02 and 2,027.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,267.44, 12,401.02 and 2,027.44 is: 3,041.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,267.44 : 12,401.02 = 2,027.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,267.44/12,401.02 = 2,027.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,267.44x = 12,401.02 × 2,027.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,267.44x = 25,142,323.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,142,323.99/8,267.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,041.13

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