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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,150.08, 18,229.17 and 4,359.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,150.08, 18,229.17 and 4,359.50 is: 6,540.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,150.08 : 18,229.17 = 4,359.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,150.08/18,229.17 = 4,359.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,150.08x = 18,229.17 × 4,359.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,150.08x = 79,470,066.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,470,066.62/12,150.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,540.70

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