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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,377.03, 18,565.26 and 3,017.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,377.03, 18,565.26 and 3,017.12 is: 4,525.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,377.03 : 18,565.26 = 3,017.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,377.03/18,565.26 = 3,017.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,377.03x = 18,565.26 × 3,017.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,377.03x = 56,013,617.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,013,617.25/12,377.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,525.61

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