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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,151.33, 18,231.05 and 4,360.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,151.33, 18,231.05 and 4,360.75 is: 6,542.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,151.33 : 18,231.05 = 4,360.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,151.33/18,231.05 = 4,360.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,151.33x = 18,231.05 × 4,360.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,151.33x = 79,501,051.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,501,051.29/12,151.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,542.58

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