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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,151.28, 18,231.52 and 4,761.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,151.28, 18,231.52 and 4,761.04 is: 7,143.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,151.28 : 18,231.52 = 4,761.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,151.28/18,231.52 = 4,761.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,151.28x = 18,231.52 × 4,761.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,151.28x = 86,800,995.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,800,995.98/12,151.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,143.36

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