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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,205, 12,307.50 and 2,049

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,205, 12,307.50 and 2,049 is: 3,073.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,205 : 12,307.50 = 2,049 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,205/12,307.50 = 2,049/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,205x = 12,307.50 × 2,049
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,205x = 25,218,067.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,218,067.50/8,205
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,073.50

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