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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,377.46, 18,568.80 and 4,056.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,377.46, 18,568.80 and 4,056.84 is: 6,086.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,377.46 : 18,568.80 = 4,056.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,377.46/18,568.80 = 4,056.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,377.46x = 18,568.80 × 4,056.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,377.46x = 75,330,650.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,330,650.59/12,377.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,086.12

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