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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,376.54, 18,563.84 and 4,975.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,376.54, 18,563.84 and 4,975.78 is: 7,463.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,376.54 : 18,563.84 = 4,975.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,376.54/18,563.84 = 4,975.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,376.54x = 18,563.84 × 4,975.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,376.54x = 92,369,583.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,369,583.80/12,376.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,463.28

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