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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,075, 19,612.50 and 3,347

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,075, 19,612.50 and 3,347 is: 5,020.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,075 : 19,612.50 = 3,347 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,075/19,612.50 = 3,347/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,075x = 19,612.50 × 3,347
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,075x = 65,643,037.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,643,037.50/13,075
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,020.50

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