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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,362.76, 18,527.58 and 7,977.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,362.76, 18,527.58 and 7,977.96 is: 11,956.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,362.76 : 18,527.58 = 7,977.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,362.76/18,527.58 = 7,977.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,362.76x = 18,527.58 × 7,977.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,362.76x = 147,812,292.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,812,292.14/12,362.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,956.25

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