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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,177.70, 18,266.55 and 4,383.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,177.70, 18,266.55 and 4,383.70 is: 6,575.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,177.70 : 18,266.55 = 4,383.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,177.70/18,266.55 = 4,383.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,177.70x = 18,266.55 × 4,383.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,177.70x = 80,075,075.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,075,075.24/12,177.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,575.55

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