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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,277.50, 19,916.25 and 4,043.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,277.50, 19,916.25 and 4,043.50 is: 6,065.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,277.50 : 19,916.25 = 4,043.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,277.50/19,916.25 = 4,043.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,277.50x = 19,916.25 × 4,043.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,277.50x = 80,531,356.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,531,356.88/13,277.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,065.25

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