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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,451.50, 12,677.26 and 2,295.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,451.50, 12,677.26 and 2,295.50 is: 3,443.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,451.50 : 12,677.26 = 2,295.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,451.50/12,677.26 = 2,295.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,451.50x = 12,677.26 × 2,295.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,451.50x = 29,100,650.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,100,650.33/8,451.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,443.25

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