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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,567.43, 18,843.40 and 4,246.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,567.43, 18,843.40 and 4,246.66 is: 6,367.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,567.43 : 18,843.40 = 4,246.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,567.43/18,843.40 = 4,246.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,567.43x = 18,843.40 × 4,246.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,567.43x = 80,021,397.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,021,397.59/12,567.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,367.37

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