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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,174.17, 18,250.29 and 4,377.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,174.17, 18,250.29 and 4,377.50 is: 6,562.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,174.17 : 18,250.29 = 4,377.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,174.17/18,250.29 = 4,377.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,174.17x = 18,250.29 × 4,377.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,174.17x = 79,890,644.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,890,644.48/12,174.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,562.31

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