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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,267.55, 12,401.06 and 2,027.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,267.55, 12,401.06 and 2,027.58 is: 3,041.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,267.55 : 12,401.06 = 2,027.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,267.55/12,401.06 = 2,027.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,267.55x = 12,401.06 × 2,027.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,267.55x = 25,144,079.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,144,079.23/8,267.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,041.30

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