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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,150.61, 18,227.84 and 4,255.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,150.61, 18,227.84 and 4,255.54 is: 6,383.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,150.61 : 18,227.84 = 4,255.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,150.61/18,227.84 = 4,255.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,150.61x = 18,227.84 × 4,255.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,150.61x = 77,569,235.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,569,235.39/12,150.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,383.98

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