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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,385, 18,577.50 and 4,177

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,385, 18,577.50 and 4,177 is: 6,265.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,385 : 18,577.50 = 4,177 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,385/18,577.50 = 4,177/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,385x = 18,577.50 × 4,177
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,385x = 77,598,217.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,598,217.50/12,385
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,265.50

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