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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,865.50, 19,298.25 and 3,137.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,865.50, 19,298.25 and 3,137.50 is: 4,706.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,865.50 : 19,298.25 = 3,137.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,865.50/19,298.25 = 3,137.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,865.50x = 19,298.25 × 3,137.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,865.50x = 60,548,259.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,548,259.38/12,865.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,706.25

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