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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,707.50, 13,061.43 and 2,551.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,707.50, 13,061.43 and 2,551.50 is: 3,827.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,707.50 : 13,061.43 = 2,551.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,707.50/13,061.43 = 2,551.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,707.50x = 13,061.43 × 2,551.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,707.50x = 33,326,238.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,326,238.65/8,707.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,827.30

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