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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,797, 32,695.50 and 5,381

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,797, 32,695.50 and 5,381 is: 8,071.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,797 : 32,695.50 = 5,381 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,797/32,695.50 = 5,381/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,797x = 32,695.50 × 5,381
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,797x = 175,934,485.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,934,485.50/21,797
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,071.50

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