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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,150.58, 18,210.22 and 5,898.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,150.58, 18,210.22 and 5,898.50 is: 8,840.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,150.58 : 18,210.22 = 5,898.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,150.58/18,210.22 = 5,898.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,150.58x = 18,210.22 × 5,898.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,150.58x = 107,412,982.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,412,982.67/12,150.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,840.15

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