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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,372.50, 12,558.99 and 2,216.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,372.50, 12,558.99 and 2,216.50 is: 3,324.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,372.50 : 12,558.99 = 2,216.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,372.50/12,558.99 = 2,216.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,372.50x = 12,558.99 × 2,216.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,372.50x = 27,837,001.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,837,001.34/8,372.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,324.81

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