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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,081, 12,121.50 and 2,609

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,081, 12,121.50 and 2,609 is: 3,913.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,081 : 12,121.50 = 2,609 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,081/12,121.50 = 2,609/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,081x = 12,121.50 × 2,609
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,081x = 31,624,993.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,624,993.50/8,081
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,913.50

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