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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,377.36, 18,573.24 and 4,591.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,377.36, 18,573.24 and 4,591.52 is: 6,889.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,377.36 : 18,573.24 = 4,591.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,377.36/18,573.24 = 4,591.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,377.36x = 18,573.24 × 4,591.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,377.36x = 85,279,402.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,279,402.92/12,377.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,889.95

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