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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,495, 20,242.50 and 4,261

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,495, 20,242.50 and 4,261 is: 6,391.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,495 : 20,242.50 = 4,261 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,495/20,242.50 = 4,261/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,495x = 20,242.50 × 4,261
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,495x = 86,253,292.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,253,292.50/13,495
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,391.50

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