Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,155, 12,232.50 and 1,999
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 8,155, 12,232.50 and 1,999 is: 2,998.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,155 : 12,232.50 = 1,999 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,155/12,232.50 = 1,999/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,155x = 12,232.50 × 1,999 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,155x = 24,452,767.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,452,767.50/8,155 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,998.50
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