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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,569.76, 18,859.56 and 3,805.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,569.76, 18,859.56 and 3,805.56 is: 5,709.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,569.76 : 18,859.56 = 3,805.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,569.76/18,859.56 = 3,805.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,569.76x = 18,859.56 × 3,805.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,569.76x = 71,771,187.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,771,187.15/12,569.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,709.83

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