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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,152.31, 18,221.28 and 4,748.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,152.31, 18,221.28 and 4,748.19 is: 7,119.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,152.31 : 18,221.28 = 4,748.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,152.31/18,221.28 = 4,748.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,152.31x = 18,221.28 × 4,748.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,152.31x = 86,518,099.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,518,099.48/12,152.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,119.48

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