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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,377, 18,563.70 and 4,584.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,377, 18,563.70 and 4,584.44 is: 6,875.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,377 : 18,563.70 = 4,584.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,377/18,563.70 = 4,584.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,377x = 18,563.70 × 4,584.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,377x = 85,104,168.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,104,168.83/12,377
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,875.99

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