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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,216.50, 12,325.02 and 2,060.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,216.50, 12,325.02 and 2,060.50 is: 3,090.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,216.50 : 12,325.02 = 2,060.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,216.50/12,325.02 = 2,060.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,216.50x = 12,325.02 × 2,060.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,216.50x = 25,395,703.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,395,703.71/8,216.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,090.82

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