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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,377.86, 18,562.91 and 4,056.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,377.86, 18,562.91 and 4,056.03 is: 6,082.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,377.86 : 18,562.91 = 4,056.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,377.86/18,562.91 = 4,056.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,377.86x = 18,562.91 × 4,056.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,377.86x = 75,291,699.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,291,699.57/12,377.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,082.77

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