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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,103.88, 18,151.47 and 4,311.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,103.88, 18,151.47 and 4,311.14 is: 6,465.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,103.88 : 18,151.47 = 4,311.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,103.88/18,151.47 = 4,311.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,103.88x = 18,151.47 × 4,311.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,103.88x = 78,253,528.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,253,528.38/12,103.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,465.16

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