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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,315, 18,472.50 and 3,081

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,315, 18,472.50 and 3,081 is: 4,621.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,315 : 18,472.50 = 3,081 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,315/18,472.50 = 3,081/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,315x = 18,472.50 × 3,081
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,315x = 56,913,772.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,913,772.50/12,315
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,621.50

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