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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,567.83, 18,850.01 and 6,955.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,567.83, 18,850.01 and 6,955.88 is: 10,432.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,567.83 : 18,850.01 = 6,955.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,567.83/18,850.01 = 6,955.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,567.83x = 18,850.01 × 6,955.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,567.83x = 131,118,278.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,118,278.53/12,567.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,432.85

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