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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,301, 12,451.50 and 2,829

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,301, 12,451.50 and 2,829 is: 4,243.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,301 : 12,451.50 = 2,829 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,301/12,451.50 = 2,829/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,301x = 12,451.50 × 2,829
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,301x = 35,225,293.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,225,293.50/8,301
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,243.50

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