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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,102.50, 12,153.75 and 2,630.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,102.50, 12,153.75 and 2,630.50 is: 3,945.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,102.50 : 12,153.75 = 2,630.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,102.50/12,153.75 = 2,630.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,102.50x = 12,153.75 × 2,630.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,102.50x = 31,970,439.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,970,439.38/8,102.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,945.75

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