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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,148.83, 18,227.30 and 4,358.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,148.83, 18,227.30 and 4,358.25 is: 6,538.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,148.83 : 18,227.30 = 4,358.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,148.83/18,227.30 = 4,358.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,148.83x = 18,227.30 × 4,358.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,148.83x = 79,439,108.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,439,108.43/12,148.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,538.83

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