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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,215, 16,822.50 and 3,007

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,215, 16,822.50 and 3,007 is: 4,510.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,215 : 16,822.50 = 3,007 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,215/16,822.50 = 3,007/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,215x = 16,822.50 × 3,007
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,215x = 50,585,257.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,585,257.50/11,215
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,510.50

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