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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,827.50, 12,181.95 and 5,515.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,827.50, 12,181.95 and 5,515.50 is: 7,611.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,827.50 : 12,181.95 = 5,515.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,827.50/12,181.95 = 5,515.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,827.50x = 12,181.95 × 5,515.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,827.50x = 67,189,545.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,189,545.23/8,827.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,611.39

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