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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,555, 18,832.50 and 3,321

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,555, 18,832.50 and 3,321 is: 4,981.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,555 : 18,832.50 = 3,321 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,555/18,832.50 = 3,321/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,555x = 18,832.50 × 3,321
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,555x = 62,542,732.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,542,732.50/12,555
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,981.50

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