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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,219, 19,828.50 and 5,011

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,219, 19,828.50 and 5,011 is: 7,516.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,219 : 19,828.50 = 5,011 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,219/19,828.50 = 5,011/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,219x = 19,828.50 × 5,011
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,219x = 99,360,613.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,360,613.50/13,219
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,516.50

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