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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,434.50, 12,651.75 and 2,278.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,434.50, 12,651.75 and 2,278.50 is: 3,417.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,434.50 : 12,651.75 = 2,278.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,434.50/12,651.75 = 2,278.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,434.50x = 12,651.75 × 2,278.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,434.50x = 28,827,012.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,827,012.38/8,434.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,417.75

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