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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,177.93, 18,259.84 and 4,773.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,177.93, 18,259.84 and 4,773.72 is: 7,157.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,177.93 : 18,259.84 = 4,773.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,177.93/18,259.84 = 4,773.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,177.93x = 18,259.84 × 4,773.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,177.93x = 87,167,363.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,167,363.40/12,177.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,157.81

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