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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,544.73, 18,814.96 and 3,777.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,544.73, 18,814.96 and 3,777.60 is: 5,665.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,544.73 : 18,814.96 = 3,777.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,544.73/18,814.96 = 3,777.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,544.73x = 18,814.96 × 3,777.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,544.73x = 71,075,392.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,075,392.90/12,544.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,665.76

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