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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,566.67, 18,850.90 and 3,802.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,566.67, 18,850.90 and 3,802.26 is: 5,703.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,566.67 : 18,850.90 = 3,802.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,566.67/18,850.90 = 3,802.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,566.67x = 18,850.90 × 3,802.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,566.67x = 71,676,023.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,676,023.03/12,566.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,703.66

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