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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,152.47, 18,225.13 and 6,225.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,152.47, 18,225.13 and 6,225.70 is: 9,336.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,152.47 : 18,225.13 = 6,225.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,152.47/18,225.13 = 6,225.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,152.47x = 18,225.13 × 6,225.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,152.47x = 113,464,191.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,464,191.84/12,152.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,336.72

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