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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,813, 19,219.50 and 3,085

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,813, 19,219.50 and 3,085 is: 4,627.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,813 : 19,219.50 = 3,085 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,813/19,219.50 = 3,085/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,813x = 19,219.50 × 3,085
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,813x = 59,292,157.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,292,157.50/12,813
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,627.50

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