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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,277, 18,393.66 and 7,072.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,277, 18,393.66 and 7,072.12 is: 10,595.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,277 : 18,393.66 = 7,072.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,277/18,393.66 = 7,072.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,277x = 18,393.66 × 7,072.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,277x = 130,082,170.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,082,170.76/12,277
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,595.60

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