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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,146.52, 18,219.96 and 4,355.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,146.52, 18,219.96 and 4,355.16 is: 6,532.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,146.52 : 18,219.96 = 4,355.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,146.52/18,219.96 = 4,355.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,146.52x = 18,219.96 × 4,355.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,146.52x = 79,350,840.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,350,840.99/12,146.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,532.80

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