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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,431.50, 12,647.25 and 2,275.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,431.50, 12,647.25 and 2,275.50 is: 3,413.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,431.50 : 12,647.25 = 2,275.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,431.50/12,647.25 = 2,275.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,431.50x = 12,647.25 × 2,275.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,431.50x = 28,778,817.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,778,817.38/8,431.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,413.25

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