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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,519, 18,778.50 and 3,285

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,519, 18,778.50 and 3,285 is: 4,927.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,519 : 18,778.50 = 3,285 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,519/18,778.50 = 3,285/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,519x = 18,778.50 × 3,285
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,519x = 61,687,372.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,687,372.50/12,519
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,927.50

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