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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,247.49, 12,369.86 and 2,981.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,247.49, 12,369.86 and 2,981.50 is: 4,471.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,247.49 : 12,369.86 = 2,981.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,247.49/12,369.86 = 2,981.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,247.49x = 12,369.86 × 2,981.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,247.49x = 36,880,753.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,880,753.61/8,247.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,471.75

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