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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,132.20, 18,203.70 and 4,346.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,132.20, 18,203.70 and 4,346.60 is: 6,521.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,132.20 : 18,203.70 = 4,346.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,132.20/18,203.70 = 4,346.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,132.20x = 18,203.70 × 4,346.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,132.20x = 79,124,202.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,124,202.42/12,132.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,521.83

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