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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,807.50, 12,154.38 and 5,081.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,807.50, 12,154.38 and 5,081.50 is: 7,012.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,807.50 : 12,154.38 = 5,081.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,807.50/12,154.38 = 5,081.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,807.50x = 12,154.38 × 5,081.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,807.50x = 61,762,481.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,762,481.97/8,807.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,012.49

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