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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,377.17, 18,563.64 and 4,056.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,377.17, 18,563.64 and 4,056.97 is: 6,084.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,377.17 : 18,563.64 = 4,056.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,377.17/18,563.64 = 4,056.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,377.17x = 18,563.64 × 4,056.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,377.17x = 75,312,130.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,312,130.57/12,377.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,084.76

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