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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,218.50, 12,328.02 and 2,062.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,218.50, 12,328.02 and 2,062.50 is: 3,093.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,218.50 : 12,328.02 = 2,062.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,218.50/12,328.02 = 2,062.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,218.50x = 12,328.02 × 2,062.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,218.50x = 25,426,541.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,426,541.25/8,218.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,093.82

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