Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,497, 12,745.50 and 2,341
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 8,497, 12,745.50 and 2,341 is: 3,511.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,497 : 12,745.50 = 2,341 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,497/12,745.50 = 2,341/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,497x = 12,745.50 × 2,341 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,497x = 29,837,215.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 29,837,215.50/8,497 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,511.50
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