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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,577.76, 18,866.81 and 3,217.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,577.76, 18,866.81 and 3,217.85 is: 4,826.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,577.76 : 18,866.81 = 3,217.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,577.76/18,866.81 = 3,217.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,577.76x = 18,866.81 × 3,217.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,577.76x = 60,710,564.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,710,564.56/12,577.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,826.82

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