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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,432.50, 12,648.75 and 2,276.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,432.50, 12,648.75 and 2,276.50 is: 3,414.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,432.50 : 12,648.75 = 2,276.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,432.50/12,648.75 = 2,276.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,432.50x = 12,648.75 × 2,276.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,432.50x = 28,794,879.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,794,879.38/8,432.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,414.75

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