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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,150.28, 18,222.68 and 4,359.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,150.28, 18,222.68 and 4,359.09 is: 6,537.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,150.28 : 18,222.68 = 4,359.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,150.28/18,222.68 = 4,359.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,150.28x = 18,222.68 × 4,359.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,150.28x = 79,434,296.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,434,296.71/12,150.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,537.65

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