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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,571.07, 18,854.78 and 3,806.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,571.07, 18,854.78 and 3,806.66 is: 5,709.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,571.07 : 18,854.78 = 3,806.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,571.07/18,854.78 = 3,806.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,571.07x = 18,854.78 × 3,806.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,571.07x = 71,773,764.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,773,764.94/12,571.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,709.44

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