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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,151.96, 18,229.46 and 4,755.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,151.96, 18,229.46 and 4,755.47 is: 7,133.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,151.96 : 18,229.46 = 4,755.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,151.96/18,229.46 = 4,755.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,151.96x = 18,229.46 × 4,755.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,151.96x = 86,689,570.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,689,570.89/12,151.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,133.79

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