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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,835.50, 19,253.25 and 4,627.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,835.50, 19,253.25 and 4,627.50 is: 6,941.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,835.50 : 19,253.25 = 4,627.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,835.50/19,253.25 = 4,627.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,835.50x = 19,253.25 × 4,627.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,835.50x = 89,094,414.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,094,414.38/12,835.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,941.25

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