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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,711.50, 19,067.25 and 3,477.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,711.50, 19,067.25 and 3,477.50 is: 5,216.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,711.50 : 19,067.25 = 3,477.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,711.50/19,067.25 = 3,477.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,711.50x = 19,067.25 × 3,477.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,711.50x = 66,306,361.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,306,361.88/12,711.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,216.25

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