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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,145, 12,217.50 and 2,673

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,145, 12,217.50 and 2,673 is: 4,009.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,145 : 12,217.50 = 2,673 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,145/12,217.50 = 2,673/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,145x = 12,217.50 × 2,673
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,145x = 32,657,377.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,657,377.50/8,145
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,009.50

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