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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,019, 18,028.50 and 3,811

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,019, 18,028.50 and 3,811 is: 5,716.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,019 : 18,028.50 = 3,811 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,019/18,028.50 = 3,811/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,019x = 18,028.50 × 3,811
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,019x = 68,706,613.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,706,613.50/12,019
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,716.50

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