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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,307.75, 12,461.67 and 2,151.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,307.75, 12,461.67 and 2,151.75 is: 3,227.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,307.75 : 12,461.67 = 2,151.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,307.75/12,461.67 = 2,151.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,307.75x = 12,461.67 × 2,151.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,307.75x = 26,814,398.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,814,398.42/8,307.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,227.64

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