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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,577.30, 18,865.89 and 7,380.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,577.30, 18,865.89 and 7,380.34 is: 11,070.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,577.30 : 18,865.89 = 7,380.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,577.30/18,865.89 = 7,380.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,577.30x = 18,865.89 × 7,380.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,577.30x = 139,236,682.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,236,682.60/12,577.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,070.47

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