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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,078.84, 18,109.62 and 4,677

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,078.84, 18,109.62 and 4,677 is: 7,012.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,078.84 : 18,109.62 = 4,677 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,078.84/18,109.62 = 4,677/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,078.84x = 18,109.62 × 4,677
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,078.84x = 84,698,692.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,698,692.74/12,078.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,012.15

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