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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,377.70, 18,569.40 and 4,982.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,377.70, 18,569.40 and 4,982.40 is: 7,474.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,377.70 : 18,569.40 = 4,982.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,377.70/18,569.40 = 4,982.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,377.70x = 18,569.40 × 4,982.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,377.70x = 92,520,178.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,520,178.56/12,377.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,474.75

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