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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,177, 18,265.50 and 3,969

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,177, 18,265.50 and 3,969 is: 5,953.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,177 : 18,265.50 = 3,969 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,177/18,265.50 = 3,969/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,177x = 18,265.50 × 3,969
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,177x = 72,495,769.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,495,769.50/12,177
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,953.50

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