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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,081, 19,621.50 and 3,353

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,081, 19,621.50 and 3,353 is: 5,029.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,081 : 19,621.50 = 3,353 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,081/19,621.50 = 3,353/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,081x = 19,621.50 × 3,353
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,081x = 65,790,889.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,790,889.50/13,081
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,029.50

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