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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,190.50, 12,285.75 and 2,718.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,190.50, 12,285.75 and 2,718.50 is: 4,077.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,190.50 : 12,285.75 = 2,718.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,190.50/12,285.75 = 2,718.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,190.50x = 12,285.75 × 2,718.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,190.50x = 33,398,811.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,398,811.38/8,190.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,077.75

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