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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,567.32, 18,851.25 and 3,802.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,567.32, 18,851.25 and 3,802.22 is: 5,703.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,567.32 : 18,851.25 = 3,802.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,567.32/18,851.25 = 3,802.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,567.32x = 18,851.25 × 3,802.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,567.32x = 71,676,599.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,676,599.78/12,567.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,703.41

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