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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,175, 18,262.50 and 3,967

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,175, 18,262.50 and 3,967 is: 5,950.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,175 : 18,262.50 = 3,967 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,175/18,262.50 = 3,967/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,175x = 18,262.50 × 3,967
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,175x = 72,447,337.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,447,337.50/12,175
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,950.50

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