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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,150.09, 18,223.47 and 4,759.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,150.09, 18,223.47 and 4,759.71 is: 7,138.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,150.09 : 18,223.47 = 4,759.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,150.09/18,223.47 = 4,759.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,150.09x = 18,223.47 × 4,759.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,150.09x = 86,738,432.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,738,432.39/12,150.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,138.91

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