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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,150.38, 18,225.57 and 4,359.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,150.38, 18,225.57 and 4,359.20 is: 6,538.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,150.38 : 18,225.57 = 4,359.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,150.38/18,225.57 = 4,359.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,150.38x = 18,225.57 × 4,359.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,150.38x = 79,448,813.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,448,813.62/12,150.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,538.80

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