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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,425, 47,137.50 and 9,537

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,425, 47,137.50 and 9,537 is: 14,305.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,425 : 47,137.50 = 9,537 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,425/47,137.50 = 9,537/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,425x = 47,137.50 × 9,537
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,425x = 449,550,337.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,550,337.50/31,425
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,305.50

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