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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,422.27, 18,627.93 and 6,577.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,422.27, 18,627.93 and 6,577.52 is: 9,863.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,422.27 : 18,627.93 = 6,577.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,422.27/18,627.93 = 6,577.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,422.27x = 18,627.93 × 6,577.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,422.27x = 122,525,488.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,525,488.99/12,422.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,863.38

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