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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,329.50, 12,494.37 and 2,173.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,329.50, 12,494.37 and 2,173.50 is: 3,260.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,329.50 : 12,494.37 = 2,173.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,329.50/12,494.37 = 2,173.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,329.50x = 12,494.37 × 2,173.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,329.50x = 27,156,513.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,156,513.20/8,329.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,260.28

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