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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,377.94, 18,557.34 and 4,052.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,377.94, 18,557.34 and 4,052.76 is: 6,076.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,377.94 : 18,557.34 = 4,052.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,377.94/18,557.34 = 4,052.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,377.94x = 18,557.34 × 4,052.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,377.94x = 75,208,435.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,208,435.13/12,377.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,076.01

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