Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,851, 13,276.50 and 2,695
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 8,851, 13,276.50 and 2,695 is: 4,042.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,851 : 13,276.50 = 2,695 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,851/13,276.50 = 2,695/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,851x = 13,276.50 × 2,695 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,851x = 35,780,167.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 35,780,167.50/8,851 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,042.50
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