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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,851 : 13,276.50 = 2,695 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,851/13,276.50 = 2,695/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,851x = 13,276.50 × 2,695
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,851x = 35,780,167.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,780,167.50/8,851
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,042.50

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