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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,130.67, 18,191.46 and 4,231.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,130.67, 18,191.46 and 4,231.15 is: 6,345.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,130.67 : 18,191.46 = 4,231.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,130.67/18,191.46 = 4,231.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,130.67x = 18,191.46 × 4,231.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,130.67x = 76,970,795.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,970,795.98/12,130.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,345.14

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