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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,177.76, 18,268.08 and 3,858.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,177.76, 18,268.08 and 3,858.16 is: 5,787.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,177.76 : 18,268.08 = 3,858.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,177.76/18,268.08 = 3,858.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,177.76x = 18,268.08 × 3,858.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,177.76x = 70,481,175.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,481,175.53/12,177.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,787.70

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