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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,517, 18,775.50 and 3,283

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,517, 18,775.50 and 3,283 is: 4,924.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,517 : 18,775.50 = 3,283 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,517/18,775.50 = 3,283/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,517x = 18,775.50 × 3,283
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,517x = 61,639,966.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,639,966.50/12,517
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,924.50

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