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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,611, 21,916.50 and 4,883

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,611, 21,916.50 and 4,883 is: 7,324.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,611 : 21,916.50 = 4,883 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,611/21,916.50 = 4,883/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,611x = 21,916.50 × 4,883
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,611x = 107,018,269.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,018,269.50/14,611
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,324.50

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