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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,150.22, 18,227.76 and 3,831.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,150.22, 18,227.76 and 3,831.52 is: 5,748.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,150.22 : 18,227.76 = 3,831.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,150.22/18,227.76 = 3,831.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,150.22x = 18,227.76 × 3,831.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,150.22x = 69,840,027.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,840,027.00/12,150.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,748.05

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