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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,109.23, 18,156.40 and 4,209.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,109.23, 18,156.40 and 4,209.91 is: 6,312.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,109.23 : 18,156.40 = 4,209.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,109.23/18,156.40 = 4,209.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,109.23x = 18,156.40 × 4,209.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,109.23x = 76,436,754.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,436,754.01/12,109.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,312.27

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