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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,847, 19,270.50 and 3,119

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,847, 19,270.50 and 3,119 is: 4,678.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,847 : 19,270.50 = 3,119 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,847/19,270.50 = 3,119/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,847x = 19,270.50 × 3,119
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,847x = 60,104,689.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,104,689.50/12,847
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,678.50

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