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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,377.48, 18,565.92 and 3,017.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,377.48, 18,565.92 and 3,017.54 is: 4,526.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,377.48 : 18,565.92 = 3,017.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,377.48/18,565.92 = 3,017.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,377.48x = 18,565.92 × 3,017.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,377.48x = 56,023,313.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,023,313.41/12,377.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,526.23

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