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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,537.79, 18,804.96 and 8,778.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,537.79, 18,804.96 and 8,778.17 is: 13,166.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,537.79 : 18,804.96 = 8,778.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,537.79/18,804.96 = 8,778.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,537.79x = 18,804.96 × 8,778.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,537.79x = 165,073,182.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,073,182.74/12,537.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,166.05

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