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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,152.04, 18,217.10 and 4,359.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,152.04, 18,217.10 and 4,359.02 is: 6,534.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,152.04 : 18,217.10 = 4,359.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,152.04/18,217.10 = 4,359.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,152.04x = 18,217.10 × 4,359.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,152.04x = 79,408,703.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,408,703.24/12,152.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,534.60

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