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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,568.67, 18,853.91 and 4,245.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,568.67, 18,853.91 and 4,245.92 is: 6,369.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,568.67 : 18,853.91 = 4,245.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,568.67/18,853.91 = 4,245.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,568.67x = 18,853.91 × 4,245.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,568.67x = 80,052,109.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,052,109.89/12,568.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,369.18

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