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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,567.67, 18,852.40 and 3,803.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,567.67, 18,852.40 and 3,803.26 is: 5,705.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,567.67 : 18,852.40 = 3,803.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,567.67/18,852.40 = 3,803.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,567.67x = 18,852.40 × 3,803.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,567.67x = 71,700,578.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,700,578.82/12,567.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,705.16

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