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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,177.58, 18,263.56 and 3,856.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,177.58, 18,263.56 and 3,856.04 is: 5,783.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,177.58 : 18,263.56 = 3,856.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,177.58/18,263.56 = 3,856.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,177.58x = 18,263.56 × 3,856.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,177.58x = 70,425,017.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,425,017.90/12,177.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,783.17

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