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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,367.50, 12,551.24 and 2,127.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,367.50, 12,551.24 and 2,127.50 is: 3,191.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,367.50 : 12,551.24 = 2,127.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,367.50/12,551.24 = 2,127.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,367.50x = 12,551.24 × 2,127.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,367.50x = 26,702,740.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,702,740.76/8,367.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,191.24

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