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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,153.69, 18,229.82 and 4,361.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,153.69, 18,229.82 and 4,361.49 is: 6,541.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,153.69 : 18,229.82 = 4,361.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,153.69/18,229.82 = 4,361.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,153.69x = 18,229.82 × 4,361.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,153.69x = 79,509,155.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,509,155.82/12,153.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,541.98

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