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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,152.54, 18,228.81 and 6,954.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,152.54, 18,228.81 and 6,954.77 is: 10,432.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,152.54 : 18,228.81 = 6,954.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,152.54/18,228.81 = 6,954.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,152.54x = 18,228.81 × 6,954.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,152.54x = 126,777,180.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,777,180.92/12,152.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,432.16

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