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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,267.67, 12,401.60 and 2,027.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,267.67, 12,401.60 and 2,027.75 is: 3,041.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,267.67 : 12,401.60 = 2,027.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,267.67/12,401.60 = 2,027.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,267.67x = 12,401.60 × 2,027.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,267.67x = 25,147,272.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,147,272.25/8,267.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,041.64

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