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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,150.56, 18,233.70 and 4,359.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,150.56, 18,233.70 and 4,359.20 is: 6,541.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,150.56 : 18,233.70 = 4,359.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,150.56/18,233.70 = 4,359.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,150.56x = 18,233.70 × 4,359.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,150.56x = 79,484,345.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,484,345.04/12,150.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,541.62

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