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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,151.60, 18,227.40 and 4,359.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,151.60, 18,227.40 and 4,359.40 is: 6,539.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,151.60 : 18,227.40 = 4,359.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,151.60/18,227.40 = 4,359.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,151.60x = 18,227.40 × 4,359.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,151.60x = 79,460,527.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,460,527.56/12,151.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,539.10

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