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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,563.70, 18,845.55 and 3,203.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,563.70, 18,845.55 and 3,203.70 is: 4,805.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,563.70 : 18,845.55 = 3,203.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,563.70/18,845.55 = 3,203.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,563.70x = 18,845.55 × 3,203.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,563.70x = 60,375,488.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,375,488.54/12,563.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,805.55

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