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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,107.88, 18,157.44 and 4,315.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,107.88, 18,157.44 and 4,315.14 is: 6,471.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,107.88 : 18,157.44 = 4,315.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,107.88/18,157.44 = 4,315.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,107.88x = 18,157.44 × 4,315.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,107.88x = 78,351,895.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,351,895.64/12,107.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,471.15

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