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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,527.50, 12,791.25 and 2,371.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,527.50, 12,791.25 and 2,371.50 is: 3,557.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,527.50 : 12,791.25 = 2,371.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,527.50/12,791.25 = 2,371.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,527.50x = 12,791.25 × 2,371.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,527.50x = 30,334,449.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,334,449.38/8,527.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,557.25

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