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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,571.88, 18,857.49 and 3,211.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,571.88, 18,857.49 and 3,211.97 is: 4,817.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,571.88 : 18,857.49 = 3,211.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,571.88/18,857.49 = 3,211.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,571.88x = 18,857.49 × 3,211.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,571.88x = 60,569,597.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,569,597.87/12,571.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,817.87

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