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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,150.40, 18,220.20 and 4,752.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,150.40, 18,220.20 and 4,752.40 is: 7,126.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,150.40 : 18,220.20 = 4,752.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,150.40/18,220.20 = 4,752.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,150.40x = 18,220.20 × 4,752.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,150.40x = 86,589,678.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,589,678.48/12,150.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,126.49

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