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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,305.50, 12,458.97 and 2,149.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,305.50, 12,458.97 and 2,149.50 is: 3,224.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,305.50 : 12,458.97 = 2,149.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,305.50/12,458.97 = 2,149.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,305.50x = 12,458.97 × 2,149.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,305.50x = 26,780,556.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,780,556.02/8,305.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,224.44

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