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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,265.50, 12,398.25 and 2,109.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,265.50, 12,398.25 and 2,109.50 is: 3,164.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,265.50 : 12,398.25 = 2,109.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,265.50/12,398.25 = 2,109.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,265.50x = 12,398.25 × 2,109.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,265.50x = 26,154,108.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,154,108.38/8,265.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,164.25

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