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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,835, 19,252.50 and 4,627

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,835, 19,252.50 and 4,627 is: 6,940.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,835 : 19,252.50 = 4,627 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,835/19,252.50 = 4,627/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,835x = 19,252.50 × 4,627
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,835x = 89,081,317.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,081,317.50/12,835
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,940.50

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