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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,207.50, 12,311.25 and 2,051.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,207.50, 12,311.25 and 2,051.50 is: 3,077.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,207.50 : 12,311.25 = 2,051.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,207.50/12,311.25 = 2,051.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,207.50x = 12,311.25 × 2,051.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,207.50x = 25,256,529.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,256,529.38/8,207.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,077.25

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