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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,377.03, 18,568.42 and 4,056.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,377.03, 18,568.42 and 4,056.53 is: 6,085.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,377.03 : 18,568.42 = 4,056.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,377.03/18,568.42 = 4,056.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,377.03x = 18,568.42 × 4,056.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,377.03x = 75,323,249.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,323,249.80/12,377.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,085.73

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