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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,135.23, 18,207.22 and 4,238.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,135.23, 18,207.22 and 4,238.91 is: 6,359.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,135.23 : 18,207.22 = 4,238.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,135.23/18,207.22 = 4,238.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,135.23x = 18,207.22 × 4,238.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,135.23x = 77,178,725.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,178,725.00/12,135.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,359.89

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