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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,213, 28,819.50 and 4,621

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,213, 28,819.50 and 4,621 is: 6,931.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,213 : 28,819.50 = 4,621 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,213/28,819.50 = 4,621/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,213x = 28,819.50 × 4,621
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,213x = 133,174,909.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,174,909.50/19,213
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,931.50

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