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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,181.50, 19,772.25 and 3,947.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,181.50, 19,772.25 and 3,947.50 is: 5,921.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,181.50 : 19,772.25 = 3,947.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,181.50/19,772.25 = 3,947.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,181.50x = 19,772.25 × 3,947.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,181.50x = 78,050,956.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,050,956.88/13,181.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,921.25

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