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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,865, 19,297.50 and 3,137

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,865, 19,297.50 and 3,137 is: 4,705.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,865 : 19,297.50 = 3,137 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,865/19,297.50 = 3,137/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,865x = 19,297.50 × 3,137
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,865x = 60,536,257.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,536,257.50/12,865
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,705.50

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