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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,662.50, 12,999.51 and 3,190.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,662.50, 12,999.51 and 3,190.50 is: 4,787.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,662.50 : 12,999.51 = 3,190.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,662.50/12,999.51 = 3,190.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,662.50x = 12,999.51 × 3,190.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,662.50x = 41,474,936.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,474,936.66/8,662.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,787.87

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